Which activity is included in the practice of chiropractic?

Which activity is included in the practice of chiropractic?

• A. Nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures including adjustment and manipulation
• B. Incisive or surgical procedures
• C. Prescription of controlled substances
• D. Use of x-ray therapy

Answer: (A)

Scope of chiropractic practice as defined by the TBCE centers on nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures such as adjustment and manipulation of the spine and other joints. That description matches the activity most chiropractors perform to relieve subluxations and improve function. The other options involve approaches outside chiropractic practice: incisive or surgical procedures require invasive techniques; prescribing controlled substances falls outside the chiropractor’s scope; and using X-ray therapy is a form of radiation treatment, not a chiropractic modality ( though diagnostic X‑rays may be used for assessment, therapeutic radiation is not included).

Scope of chiropractic practice as defined by the TBCE centers on nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures such as adjustment and manipulation of the spine and other joints. That description matches the activity most chiropractors perform to relieve subluxations and improve function. The other options involve approaches outside chiropractic practice: incisive or surgical procedures require invasive techniques; prescribing controlled substances falls outside the chiropractor’s scope; and using X-ray therapy is a form of radiation treatment, not a chiropractic modality ( though diagnostic X‑rays may be used for assessment, therapeutic radiation is not included).