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Tier 8 · Autoimmune, digestive and fatigue

Can a chiropractor treat fibromyalgia?

Conditions that named non-physician doctors, mostly chiropractors, list as things they treat, grouped by who is most at risk if the advertised care is wrong. Every name links to the full dossier, the page it was said on, and the state rule we read it against.

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In Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee, where we read the published scope rules for these practitioners, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia is not among the permitted categories of practice as we read them. 19 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are diagnoses of exclusion made by physicians after other causes are ruled out. Manual therapy may be part of shared care, while the diagnosis is not. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

19Doc bros advertising it
31Advertised claims
7States with rules read
8Vulnerability tier

What the rules say

The rule each row was read against, in the state where that practitioner is licensed.

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.102

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. §625.101 et seq. (Chiropractic Practice Act)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo §331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo § 331.010(1)

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

172 NAC 29-008; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 2, 4

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(B), (D); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.02(2)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy

49 Pa. Code § 40.61(f)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy

49 Pa. Code § 40.61(d)(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1-2, 4-6

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.103, definition of “Chiropractic”

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)-(c); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)-(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(4), (5), and (9)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1, 4

Who advertises it

Listed by strength of the public record for this condition, not by any judgment of the person.

Heather Fay

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 6 materials

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” In their own words

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

“Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy Levels, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Brian Lum

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Listed on the same page as Anxiety and Depression.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Listed on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autoimmune disease, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Danielle Marie Gray

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“chronic fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.102

“Fibromyalgia” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.102

“How to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address How to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as ADHD, Depression and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull report63 P.S. §625.101 et seq. (Chiropractic Practice Act)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 7 materials

“Chronic fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportRSMo §331.010(1)

“Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Mold illness and CIRS, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

Full reportRSMo § 331.010(1)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Julie Gurbacki

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Nebraska · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report172 NAC 29-008; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

“Chronic fatigue or brain fog” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue or brain fog, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Listed on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report172 NAC 29-008; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

“Fibromyalgia” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Listed on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Listed on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement and Skin conditions.

Full reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Martin Hart

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

“Chronic fatigue and low energy” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic fatigue and low energy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Sarah Drake

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Implying treatment for chronic fatigue and systemic inflammation” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Implying treatment for chronic fatigue and systemic inflammation, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Tobi Jeurink

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“chronic fatigue” In their own words

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Whether you are dealing with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, hormonal imbalances, or you just know something is not right

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

John W Larson

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Fibromyalgia” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as ADHD, Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

“Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as ADHD, Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 2, 4

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Josh Axe

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Diabetes and blood sugar and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(B), (D); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.02(2)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Patricia Talone

As we read the published rules

Physical Therapist, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“chronic fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address chronic fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Physical Therapist scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report49 Pa. Code § 40.61(f)

“Fibromyalgia” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Physical Therapist scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Lyme disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report49 Pa. Code § 40.61(d)(2)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

William Cole

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Depression, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.103, definition of “Chiropractic”

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Chloe Skidmore

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Chronic Fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Listed on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Depression, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Arthur Elliot Hirshorn

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, South Carolina · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Chronic Fatigue” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Chronic Fatigue, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)-(c); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)-(2)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Bradley Michael Woodle

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia Disorder” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia Disorder, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Listed on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Infertility, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Casey C Smith

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(4), (5), and (9)

Full dossier

Megan Malone

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Listed on the same page as Endometriosis, Menopause and PCOS.

Full reportRSMo § 331.010(1)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Paul C Deglmann

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Fibromyalgia” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Fibromyalgia, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and Candida, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1, 4

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: A rheumatologist or a primary care physician.

Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are diagnoses of exclusion made by physicians after other causes are ruled out. Manual therapy may be part of shared care, while the diagnosis is not.

Find one in KansasFind one in MinnesotaFind one in MissouriFind one in NebraskaFind one in PennsylvaniaFind one in South CarolinaFind one in Tennessee

Every row links to the page it came from and to the rule we read it against. People listed here were confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding. Records may share a common name with someone else, may be incomplete, or may have since been resolved, dismissed, or overturned. This section is analysis and opinion, not legal advice.

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