Social Media Resources
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 #GetStartedwithChiropractic across all social media platforms whenever possible so we can see your posts. You can also include the NCHM logo, available in the toolkit, 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
- National Chiropractic Health Month begins Oct. 1 and will highlight the benefits of starting with a non-drug approach to pain management. #GetStarted with Chiropractic and visit handsdownbetter.org.
- Just a few more days until National Chiropractic Health Month starts on Oct. 1! Join me and @ACAtoday in raising awareness of the benefits of starting with a non-drug approach to pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic and visit handsdownbetter.org.
General NCHM Posts
- October is National Chiropractic Health Month! This year’s theme highlights the benefits of starting with a non-drug approach to pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- This October during National Chiropractic Health Month, I’m joining @ACAtoday in highlighting the benefits of starting with a non-drug approach to pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Doctors of chiropractic help people relieve musculoskeletal pain and improve joint function without drugs. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Chiropractors treat more than 35 million Americans each year with an evidence-based, non-drug approach to pain relief and wellness. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! A @gallup @palmercollege poll shows Americans prefer non-drug treatments for back/neck pain. Before turning to opioids, #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Non-drug chiropractic care is covered by most insurance plans; a referral is not usually needed. Avoid pain meds & see a chiropractor first! #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Along with a non-drug approach to pain, chiropractors share info with patients on injury prevention, exercise, nutrition and other healthy lifestyle advice. Get healthy and #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- 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 and #GetStartedwithChiropractic
- Questions about chiropractic? Chiropractors treat conditions like back pain, neck pain, joint pain & headaches with an evidence-based, non-drug approach. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
Posts About Chronic Pain
- In the U.S., musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of disability, accounting for 130 million doctor visits annually. Chiropractors relieve pain without drugs. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- 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. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- In the U.S., the annual cost of chronic pain in medical costs, lost productivity, and disability is $560-635 billion. Get relief and #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- About 50% of chronic pain conditions are more prevalent in women. Chiropractors offer evidence-based, non-drug approaches to pain relief. #GetStartedwith Chiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- 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. Try non-drug pain management and #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
Posts About Opioids
- Back pain is one of the leading reasons why people are prescribed opioids. Research shows opioids do not provide clinically meaningful relief for people with chronic back pain. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Research shows opioids do not provide clinically meaningful relief for people with chronic back pain. CDC & American College of Physicians recommend non-drug options first. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- As many as one in four people who receive prescription opioids long term for non-cancer pain in primary care settings struggle with addiction. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- A study published in the journal Pain Medicine (September 2019) found that chiropractic users had 64% lower odds of receiving an opioid prescription than non-users. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- A study in the British Medical Journal (2019) found that patients who saw a chiropractor initially for low back pain had 90% decreased odds of early & long-term opioid use. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
Wellness-related Posts
- Risk factors for back pain include work-related ergonomics, obesity and smoking. See your chiropractor first for non-drug pain relief. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression can exacerbate chronic pain — and vice versa. Chiropractors offer non-drug pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- 30% to 45% of people with chronic pain experience depression. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Chiropractors offer advice on exercise, ergonomic workspaces and proper lifting and movement techniques to help people strengthen their spines and avoid injury. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Improving muscle strength & balance reduces risk of falls. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug therapies for pain. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve musculoskeletal health. Chiropractors offer non-drug pain therapies to help get people moving again. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Drinking water lubricates joints and strengthens muscles. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Smoking contributes to osteoporosis and bone fracture as we age, so quit smoking! Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- Many people with chronic pain have trouble sleeping, which can lead to other health problems. Chiropractors offer health and lifestyle advice, along with non-drug pain management. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
- A good night’s sleep lets our bodies repair muscles and joints that are strained or injured during the day. Get more health and wellness tips from chiropractors. #GetStartedwithChiropractic at handsdownbetter.org
NCHM Social Media Graphics (Cont.)
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