From the Board

Due to the recent high volume of laser and disc decompression advertisements being reviewed by the Board office, the full Board would like to clarify regulations for advertising these services in Kentucky.  In the instance of disc decompression, please also read the outcome of the Oregon DRX9000 settlement, available through the link provided.

In order to advertise either laser treatment or disc decompression, the licensee must have certification of training in the advertised treatment from a CCE accredited chiropractic college on file with the Board office. 

Per the scope of practice defined in KRS 312.015(3), these treatments must be advertised as adjunctive care. 

All other advertising regulations must be followed as outlined in 201 KAR 21:065. 

Any claims made in the advertisement must be able to be substantiated by the licensee. 

There shall be no statements which can be considered false or misleading, in compliance with Kentucky's Consumer Protection laws.

The Board office is not in a position to approve or disprove any advertisements, however they may make suggestions for compliance.  Each licensee is responsible for reading, understanding and complying with the Kentucky Statutes and Regulations which govern the practice of chiropractic in Kentucky. 

Failure to comply with the information on this website will result in board action as outlined in KRS 312.150.