Notable media outlets contact the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for information about chiropractic and to set up interviews on a variety of topics with ACA’s team of media spokespersons. Read a selection of articles below:
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 of the tissues, leading to several physiological responses that contribute to pain relief and muscle relaxation,” she says.
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.
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 chiropractic care. It also includes comments from ACA member Robert Leach, DC, MS, FICC(h), MCHES, about health disparities and their relationship to limited chiropractic coverage.
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 what to consider when buying one.
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 the ACA Council on Occupational Health, who provided insights about backpack safety. The article also includes two North Face backpacks that are endorsed by ACA.
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 and retract the shoulder blades,” says Dr. Erickson. “When you wear them and round forward, the elastic will pull, reminding you to resume erect posture.”
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.
In this article from VA News, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs highlights the benefits that chiropractors and chiropractic residencies provide to veterans in rural communities. Click here to read the full article.
In this article from HuffPost, ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, discusses how excessive sitting can contribute to back pain. The article also explores six products that might relieve back pain brought on by sitting all day. Click here to read the full article.
In this article, Katie Couric Media answers the question, “Is sitting too much bad for your health?” The article explores the health risks of excessive sitting. ACA spokesperson Scott Bautch, DC, weighs in on the musculoskeletal impacts of sitting too much. Click here to read the full article.
In this article, Verywell Health explores the best mattresses for stomach sleepers and ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, weighs in on choosing the mattress that’s best for your body. Click here to read the full article.
In this article, Car and Driver explores the best home back massagers and ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC, weighs in on what to consider when using a back massager at home. Click here to read the full article.
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