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...
Cassie LaJeunesse
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...
LifeSavvy: “Do You Really Need a Neck Pillow for Travel?”
When it comes to travel, neck pillows have become a popular accessory. This article from LifeSavvy asks the question, "Do neck pillows really work?" ACA media spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, PhD, weighs in on the efficacy of neck pillows and...
VeryWell Family: “The Best Backpacks for High School and College Students, Tested by Teens and Approved by Parents”
For this article from VeryWell Family, teens and parents tested a variety of backpacks to determine the best, most supportive models for high school and college students. The article includes comments from ACA media spokesperson Scott Bautch, DC, president of...
Glam: “Do Posture-Correcting Bras Actually Do Anything?”
This article on Glam.com explores the design and effects of posture bras, with comments from media spokesperson Karen Erickson, DC. “Posture bras have a broad back with criss-cross elastic [bands sewn into the material] to help pull the shoulders back...
Chiropractic Faculty Members Convene at FACA Symposium
The American Chiropractic Association held its third annual Faculty Symposium last month, hosted by Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Fla. The gathering was the first in-person event that the Faculty American Chiropractic Association (FACA) has hosted, and it provided...
HuffPost: “The Products A Chiropractor Recommends For A Painful Neck Or Back”
In this article from HuffPost, ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, discusses eight products and how they might help relieve back and neck pain. Click here to read the full article.
