In Texas, the definition of the practice of chiropractic is the use of objective or subjective means to analyze, examine, or evaluate the biomechanical condition of the spine, and the musculoskeletal system of the human body; uses nonsurgical, nonincisive procedures, including adjustment and manipulation, to improve subluxation complex or the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic does NOT make use of incisive or surgical procedures, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, drugs requiring a prescription, or the use of radiation therapy.
So then, in Texas, Chiropractic is:
Evaluating and determining the status of:
- the structure and function of the human spine,
- the muscles, bones, joints and related tissues of the human body.
The use of:
- nonsurgical and non-incisive procedures, adjustment and manipulation,
- to improve the subluxation complex or the structure and function of the muscles, bones, joints and related tissues.