Chiropractors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct patient interviews and take detailed medical histories
• Perform postural, neurological, and orthopedic assessments
• Order or interpret X-rays and diagnostic imaging where permitted
• Diagnose spinal, joint, and musculoskeletal disorders
• Perform spinal and joint manipulations and adjustments
• Provide soft tissue therapies such as massage, electrotherapy, acupuncture, and heat treatments
• Develop personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Advise patients on posture, corrective exercises, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals when necessary
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• A minimum of three years of undergraduate university education is required (or a college diploma in natural sciences in Quebec).
• Completion of a four- or five-year Doctor of Chiropractic program from an accredited institution is required.
• Successful completion of national examinations administered by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board is required.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is mandatory in all provinces and in Yukon.
• Without provincial licensure, independent practice is not permitted.
• Strong demand exists due to increased focus on non-surgical pain management and preventive care.
• Opportunities for self-employment and private practice are widely available.
• Experience in sports rehabilitation, physiotherapy collaboration, and musculoskeletal treatment improves career prospects.