Q: What Do Chiropractic Doctors Do? A: Helping to restore proper spinal biomechanics and improved nervous systemfunction begins with a case history. This gives the doctor a background about yourhealth, such as surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, and other detailsaffecting your current health. After reviewing your history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination is performed. X-rays may be taken to uncover structural and functional problems associated with the spinal columns. These examinations help identify areas of spinal malfunction and resulting nervous system deficit. The findings of these examinations are explained and a plan of chiropractic adjustments may be recommended. Progress is monitored with periodic examinations and follow-up reports. Since the word "doctor" comes from the Latin word meaning teacher, regardless of your doctor's unique clinical approach, he or she has a strong commitment to patient education.