Social Media Resources

Use these sample social media posts leading up to and throughout the month of October to promote
National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM). You can also combine them with the NCHM social media graphics at the bottom of this page.

Tag us on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram @acatoday or @handsdownbetter and use the hashtag #RelieveRestoreResume across all social media channels whenever possible so we can see your posts. You can also include the NCHM logo with your posts.

Facebook Posts, Instagram Captions, and Tweets

Use these social media posts throughout the month of October on your Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts. You can also use them for Instagram captions.
Include NCHM graphics or the NCHM logo (both available in the toolkit) with your social media posts.

Posts in Advance of Oct. 1

  • Can’t wait for NCHM to start Oct. 1! This year’s theme highlights the prevalence of chronic pain and the use of non-drug approaches like chiropractic to alleviate pain and restore function, helping people resume the activities that matter most. #RelieveRestoreResume acatoday.org/NCHM 
  • Just a few more days until National Chiropractic Health Month starts on Oct. 1! Join me and @ACAtoday in helping raise awareness of the importance of non-drug approaches like chiropractic services for pain management. #RelieveRestoreResume acatoday.org/NCHM  

Posts Announcing NCHM

  • October is National Chiropractic Health Month! This year’s theme will promote the use of non-drug approaches like chiropractic services to alleviate pain and restore function, helping people resume the activities that matter most. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • This October during National Chiropractic Health Month, I’m joining @ACAtoday in highlighting how research and guidelines support the early use of non-drug approaches for pain management. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Doctors of chiropractic help people relieve their pain, restore their function, and resume their lives through an evidence-based, patient-centered and non-drug approach to musculoskeletal health. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Chiropractors treat more than 35 million Americans each year, relieving pain and improving function, without drugs or surgery. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! A @gallup @palmercollege poll shows Americans prefer non-drug treatments for back/neck pain. Before turning to opioids for chronic pain, consider your options. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Chiropractic care is covered by most insurance plans and a referral is not usually needed. Got pain and want to avoid pain meds/opioids? See your chiropractor first — they can help you! #RelieveRestoreResume. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 

General Posts

  • Along with a non-drug approach to pain, chiropractors share info with patients on injury prevention, physical activity, nutrition and other healthy lifestyle advice. Get well without drugs! #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM
  • Did you know that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience chronic pain? Chiropractic’s non-drug approach can help. Learn more at handsdownbetter.org/NCHM #RelieveRestoreResume
  • Questions about chiropractic? Chiropractors treat conditions like back pain, neck pain, joint pain & headaches. Chiropractors practice an evidence-based, hands-on and non-drug approach to health care. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 

Research-related Posts

  • In the U.S., musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of disability, accounting for more than 130 million patient visits to healthcare providers annually. Chiropractors can help relieve MSK pain without drugs. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • The number of people worldwide living with back pain is projected to rise 36% over the next 30 years. Chiropractors offer evidence-based, non-drug approaches to pain relief. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • In the U.S., the estimated annual cost of chronic pain in direct medical costs, lost productivity, and disability programs is $560-635 billion. Get drug-free pain management and #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • About 50% of chronic pain conditions are more prevalent in women; compared with only 20% that are more common in men. Chiropractors offer evidence-based, non-drug approaches to pain relief. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Chronic back pain is more common among people 65 and older, a group that is expected to make up 20% of the U.S. population by 2030. Get drug-free pain management and #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • 59% to 90% of those who used alternative therapies like chiropractic for chronic pain found it to be helpful. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic! handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Research shows opioids do not provide clinically meaningful pain relief for people with chronic back pain. Groups like CDC & American College of Physicians recommend patients try non-drug options first. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 

Wellness-related Posts

  • Risk factors for back pain include work-related ergonomics, obesity and smoking. See your chiropractor first for pain — they can help you! #RelieveRestoreResume. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression can exacerbate chronic pain — and vice versa. Chiropractors offer non-drug pain management, as well as health and lifestyle advice. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • 30% to 45% of people with chronic pain experience depression. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Exercise, ergonomic workspaces and proper lifting and movement techniques go a long way in helping people strengthen their spines and avoid injury. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Improving muscle strength & balance can help reduce risk of falls. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug therapies that can help patients reduce or avoid opioids for chronic pain. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve musculoskeletal health. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug therapies that help patients reduce or avoid opioid use for chronic pain. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Drinking water lubricates joints and strengthens muscles by carrying oxygen to cells. Chiropractors offer health/lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management that helps patients reduce or avoid opioids. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • Smoking contributes to osteoporosis and bone fracture as we age, so quit smoking! Chiropractors offer health/lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management that can help patients reduce or avoid opioids. #RelieveRestoreResume with chiropractic. handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • 67% to 88% of people with chronic pain have trouble sleeping. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM 
  • A good night’s sleep enables our bodies to repair muscles and joints that are strained or injured during the day. Get more health and wellness tips from chiropractors during National Chiropractic Health Month. #RelieveRestoreResume handsdownbetter.org/NCHM