Which practice is strictly prohibited for a licensed chiropractor?

A licensed chiropractor is prohibited from performing colonic irrigation as it falls outside the scope of chiropractic practice and is not recognized as a chiropractic treatment modality. Chiropractic care primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly through spinal manipulation and adjustment. Colonic irrigation is considered a form of alternative therapy that involves the cleansing of the colon and is not supported by the principles of chiropractic care or the training chiropractors receive.

Prescribing non-narcotic medications, offering telehealth services, and conducting community health screenings are practices that may be permissible within the chiropractic profession, depending on state laws and regulations. For instance, some chiropractors may have the authority to prescribe certain non-narcotic medications or engage in telehealth services, which have become more common since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, community health screenings can serve as an outreach tool and are often aligned with public health initiatives. Therefore, it is the practice of colonic irrigation that is explicitly prohibited, as it does not align with the principles or typical practices of chiropractic care.