Panorama Hills Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic

As a chiropractor you'll use physical manipulation, massage and rehabilitative exercise to treat patients with a range of conditions, often related to the spine, including:

• Arthritic pain.
• Back, shoulder and neck pain.
• Joint stiffness, pain and discomfort.
• Muscular aches.
• Sports injuries.

Responsibilities

As a chiropractor, you'll need to:

• Take detailed medical histories from your patients, including information on previous injuries, surgery, general health and lifestyle.
• Conduct physical examinations, focusing on the spine and posture, and noting the range of movement.
• Take and interpret x-rays, if necessary.
• Check blood pressure and perform other medical tests if necessary.
• Make a diagnosis and explain it to your patient.
• Establish an appropriate treatment or management plan with your patient.
• Perform adjustments of the joints of the spine and extremities using your hands or specialist equipment.
• Perform soft tissue therapies, such as massage.
• Educate and advise patients on rehabilitation exercises to aid long-term recovery and techniques to ensure health is maintained.
• Keep accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Liaise with other healthcare practitioners and refer patients requiring other medical attention.