ACA In the Media

"It sounds like a painful pastime, but cracking your back can feel really good, whether it’s the first thing you do when hopping out of bed or you use it as a stress reliever after a long day at your...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

ACA collaborated in 2020 with Mediaplanet on its “Bone & Joint Wellness” campaign, which was estimated to reach 10 million readers. The campaign—which ­­­was featured in USA Today and online—encourages people with arthritis, spine disorders, chronic pain, and other serious...

ACA assisted Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner on an article (subscription required) in 2020 about the toll working at home is taking on many Americans’ musculoskeletal systems. As part of that story, ACA conducted a survey on its Facebook...

The issue of work-from-home injuries has gained attention as the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, and the American Chiropractic Association has become a trusted source of information on this trend for the media. Most recently, the New York Times contacted ACA,...