National Chiropractic Health Month: Discover Chiropractic ... Get TechnoHealthy!

ACA would like to thank everyone who made NCHM 2011 a success! Click here for a report on the campaign.

• In 2008, almost 162 million smart phones were sold, surpassing laptop sales for the first time.
• More text messages are sent per phone than phone calls. The average number of text messages per month per phone is 357 compared with 204 cell phone calls.
• A study at the University of Queensland in Australia found that text messaging is the most addictive digital service on mobile or Internet, and is equivalent in addictiveness to cigarette smoking.

Modern technology such as smart phones and texting is bringing people together in new ways…but it also has the potential to take a toll on our bodies and our health.

This year for National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), ACA asks chiropractic patients and the public the question, “Are you TechnoHealthy?”

As experts in ergonomics, doctors of chiropractic can help their patients use technology safely, avoiding unnecessary injury and strain, or treat the aches and pains that may already exist. Being TechnoHealthy also means knowing when to unplug and reconnect with the world around you through exercise and other wellness activities.

ACA encourages doctors of chiropractic nationwide to participate in National Chiropractic Health Month this year and help tackle a serious public health problem today: the overuse and misuse of technology.

If you are a patient or member of the public, please visit our public website www.TechnoHealthy.com, which features tips and information to keep you healthy and pain free!

Help Spread the Word!

ACA offers a wide range of resources to help doctors of chiropractic spread the word about NCHM among their patients and in their communities.

There's no one way to participate in National Chiropractic Health Month—you can tailor the resources to fit your own personal preferences and time constraints. Click here for ideas.

eCard
Send patients this e-mail notice about National Chiropractic Health Month, or post it in your e-newsletter.

Sample Tweets and Facebook Posts
Use your social media presence to spread the word about NCHM and chiropractic in general.

Proclamation
Asking your local government to issue a proclamation honoring NCHM is a great way to raise awareness of musculoskeletal injuries caused by excessive use of computers, mobile devices and other modern technologies, and how chiropractic care can help prevent and treat these conditions. Follow these simple tips for submitting a proclamation.

Web Button
Put the NCHM logo on your website to alert your patients and your community about the October observance and to link to health tips.

Sample Press Release
Alert your local media about National Chiropractic Health Month. Follow these simple instructions on submitting the release to local editors.

And here are some ideas for promoting health and wellness in your community. [ACA Members Only]

Patient Giveaway
Promote National Chiropractic Health Month by giving your patients a “Discover Chiropractic: Get Healthy” blue wrist band. Don’t miss out on your chance to promote chiropractic. Order your wrist bands today!    

Patient Fact Sheets
Teach your patients to take frequent breaks from work to stretch as well as how to set up an ergonomic workstation.

Using Technology Safely
BlackBerry Thumb [ACA Members Only]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [ACA Members Only]
Computer Ergonomics and Children [ACA Members Only]
Ergonomics for Mouse-Intensive Jobs [ACA Members Only]
Text Neck [ACA Members Only]
Workplace Ergonomics [ACA Members Only]
 

PowerPoint Presentation
Use this sample PowerPoint presentation to help structure talks at local businesses or schools.

Learn Your ABCs of Office Ergonomics!
The presentation slides and audio recording from this year’s official NCHM free webinar are now available! Follow along with Scott Bautch, DC, DACBOH, CCST, CCSP as he discusses the ABC’s of office ergonomics with respect to changes seen in technology over the past decade. This webinar also focuses on infusing ergonomics to help the human frame survive in a mobile world. Help your patients “Get TechnoHealthy” this month, download this FREE WEBINAR NOW!

Videos
Text Neck
Ergonomic Workstation
Dynamic Warm-Up

Related Articles
Brush up on ergonomic issues and other injury prevention tips in preparation for NCHM.

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Weekend Warriors Benefit From Advances in Sports, Ergonomics, and Rehabilitation, Part II
Ergonomics: Bringing Balance to the Body
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Workers' Comp: Perfect Fit for Chiropractic
Chiropractic Home Exercise Programs: Ergonomics and Compliance
Chiropractic in the Workplace: Combating Repetitive Motion Injuries

ACA News
Walking at Your Desk
Everyday Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics for Mouse-Intensive Jobs
A Healthier Workplace
Cell Phone Elbow
Ergonomics for Construction Workers
Best Practices for Preventing Work-Related MSDs
Treating Truck Driver Patients

More Resources and Articles
Sitting All Day: Worse For You Than You Might Think
Kids Need to Back Off Technology

Cubicle Conditioning Articles
Remember to take frequent breaks when your job requires you to sit at a desk and work at a computer all day. Here you'll find sample exercises and stretches that you can do right in your office.

Join ACA and get full access to all the tools in the 2011 NCHM resource kit.