Will AI replace Chiropractors?

AI can do 32% of the work Chiropractors do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 1 of their 11 tasks, while 5 more are ready but barely used so far. 5 still need a person.

AI is already doing this1 · 5% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Obtain and record patients' medical histories.Mostly automated5% of time

AI could do this next5 · 27% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Maintain accurate case histories of patients.12% of time
  • Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.9% of time
  • Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.3% of time
  • Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.2% of time
  • Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.2% of time

Still needs a person5 · 68% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.36% of time
  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.12% of time
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.11% of time
  • Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.6% of time
  • Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.3% of time

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What this means

AI can speed up parts of this job, mostly the paperwork and information work around it. The core still depends on hands, presence or relationships.

What to do next

  • Do the 1 task AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 5 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 5 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
Physician Assistants32%Veterinarians32%Critical Care Nurses33%Obstetricians and Gynecologists33%Dermatologists34%Naturopathic Physicians35%

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