Attempting to get restful sleep while dealing with back pain can be a challenge, especially if you’re waking up in more pain than you were in when you went to bed thanks to an uncomfortable mattress. ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden,...
Cassie LaJeunesse
Mediaplanet: “Workplace Ergonomics Is About More Than Physical Health”
Using proper ergonomics in our workspaces and getting enough movement have an impact on both our physical and mental health. In this article, which appeared in a USA Today/Mediaplanet campaign called “Modern Wellness Guide,” ACA media spokesperson Dr. Scott Bautch...
Maine Chiropractic Association Honors ACA Members as ‘Champions of Chiropractic’
In 2022, the Maine Chiropractic Association (MCA) will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The association kicked off the celebration at its fall conference in October with a banquet honoring 10 individuals who have been “Champions of Chiropractic” in Maine. Among honorees...
Very Well Health: “The 8 Best Body Pillows for 2021”
Body pillows can provide great support as we sleep. In this article on Very Well Health, ACA media spokesperson Dr. Robert Hayden offers his advice on how to choose the right one. “Just be sure it is stout enough to...
National Safety Council: “Yardwork Done Safely”
This article in Family Safety and Health, a publication of the National Safety Council, features ACA’s yardwork safety tips. “The American Chiropractic Association says homeowners need to take care to prevent back injuries, neck strain and shoulder pain while cleaning...
Porch.com: “Tips on Improving Your Posture at Home — Q&A with the Experts”
In this article, ACA shares its tips on avoiding musculoskeletal pain while working from home—something that many people have had to get used to over the past year. “Getting enough movement throughout the day and maintaining proper ergonomics has been...
ACA Roundtable Explores the Experiences of Women Chiropractors
Women in the chiropractic profession face a unique set of experiences and challenges. Panelists at a Sept. 30 virtual event, “ACA Women’s Roundtable: Education, Leadership, Care Delivery, Patients,” discussed their views on several related issues, including leadership in the profession,...
Forbes.com: “How to Pick the Best Posture Bra for You”
Can the right bra improve a woman’s posture? ACA media spokesperson Dr. Karen Erickson tackles that question in this article on Forbes.com. “Posture bras have a broad back with criss-cross elastic [bands sewn into the material] to help pull the...
The Importance of Health Literacy to Patient Care and Access
In September of 2020, Forbes shared a statistic from the U.S. Department of Education that says 54% of adults ages 16-74 in the United States read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level. This means that about 130 million people in the...
Addressing Social Health Disparities with Community-Focused Care
By Cassie LaJeunesse Healthcare professionals are used to treating patients with comorbidities—simultaneous health conditions that can make patients more susceptible to further health problems. But ACA member Michael Ingui, DC, MAS, FIANM (pictured), shares that those comorbidities can be more...
