# Ind. Code § 25-10-1-17: Authority to diagnose and treat injuries, conditions, and disorders

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 25-10-1-17
- **Heading:** Authority to diagnose and treat injuries, conditions, and disorders
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 25-10-1-17

## Text

Sec. 17. Except for the treatment of infectious and endocrine diseases or atypical or abnormal histology, a chiropractor licensed under this article may diagnose and treat injuries, conditions, and disorders, including chiropractic subluxations, fixations, and spinal intersegmental dysfunction, through the following:

(1) The administration of chiropractic adjustment or manipulation to the body for the purpose of maintaining, restoring, or improving neurobiomechanical, immunological, or physiological function.

(2) The administration or dispensing of supportive procedure therapies, including physiological therapeutics, rehabilitation procedures, and ancillary therapies.

(3) The use of solid filiform needles to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, which is commonly referred to as dry needling, after completing board approved continuing education and complying with applicable board rules. However, a chiropractor may not engage in the practice of acupuncture (as defined in IC 25-2.5-1-5), unless the chiropractor is licensed under IC 25-2.5.

(4) Except for the use of ionizing radiation therapy or radionics, the use of x-rays, diagnostic imaging test results, or other diagnostic tests that may be required to prepare a proper chiropractic diagnosis.

(5) The performance of an analysis to detect chiropractic subluxations, fixations, or spinal intersegmental dysfunctions.

(6) The management, coordination, or delegation of patient care functions, including initiating referrals to licensed specialists for concurrent, or additional services or care the chiropractor believes is most suited for the individual's chiropractic condition.

(7) Counseling and instructing individuals regarding general health matters, diet, weight management, ergonomics, exercise, hygiene, nutrition, outcome assessments, wellness, and good health habits.

As added by P.L.85-2018, SEC.5.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 25-10-1-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A10_C1_S25-10-1-1.md)
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- [Ind. Code § 25-10-1-2 Requirements for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A10_C1_S25-10-1-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-10-1-3 Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A10_C1_S25-10-1-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 25-10-1-4 Waiver of educational requirements; examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A10_C1_S25-10-1-4.md)
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- [Ind. Code § 25-10-1-10 Fees; use and disposition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A10_C1_S25-10-1-10.md)

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