Chronic pain impacts an estimated 20% of Americans, but it disproportionately affects certain groups, including older adults, women, veterans, adults living in poverty, and people in non-metropolitan areas, among others.1 This is an example of health disparity, a growing concern...
Cassie LaJeunesse
ACA Member Wins NIH Grants, Hopes to Train Chiropractic Researchers
Earlier this year, ACA member Kenneth Weber, DC, PhD, was awarded two grants totaling more than $5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Weber, a chiropractor and neuroscientist, is a senior research scientist in the Division of...
Chiropractors Convene in Atlanta for the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
Last week, chiropractors from across the nation gathered in Atlanta, Ga., with a turnout of 15,000 attendees, for the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The Chiropractic Health Care section took center stage, leading two scientific sessions...
Insider: “The 8 Best Pillows for Side Sleepers”
In this Insider article, a sleep science consultant evaluates a variety of pillows based on their effectiveness for side sleepers. ACA media spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, PhD, also gives his input on pillows and sleeping posture.
Lehigh Valley Health Network: “Watch That Backpack Load”
In this article from the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Ryan Nadeau, DC, discusses backpack safety and the dangers of backpacks that are too heavy, especially for school-aged children. "Children can hurt themselves by using poor posture to carry a heavy...
Council Seeks to Expand Pediatric Knowledge, Skills with New Diplomate Program
The American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (CCP) recently announced a new diplomate education program focused on pediatric care. The program will include 300 hours of education covering topics such as pediatric development from birth to age 16, adjusting...
When, Why and How to Retire: ACA Members Weigh In
Retirement can be an exciting but challenging time in the life of a doctor of chiropractic. There are so many considerations and steps that go into retirement; it can seem overwhelming. The ACA Blog reached out to retired and retiring...
Well+Good: “The Very Best Heating Pads for Back Pain Relief, Backed Up by Medical Experts”
In this article from Well+Good, editors unpack the best heating pads for every need. ACA media spokesperson Karen Erickson, DC, weighs in on the therapeutic benefits of heating pads. "When applied to the affected area, heating pads increase the temperature...
Good Morning America: “Shop the best backpacks for back to school”
This article from Good Morning America shares the best back-to-school backpacks in various categories and includes backpack safety tips from the American Chiropractic Association.
Fortune: “Does Medicare cover chiropractic care? Only if you have one specific condition”
This article from Fortune Well explores the current state of chiropractic in Medicare and features comments from John Falardeau, ACA senior vice president of public policy and advocacy, about efforts to modernize Medicare coverage in favor of increased access to...
