ACA: The Media’s First Choice for Information
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:
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 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.”
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.
VA News: “Chiropractic residencies enhance rural Veteran care”
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.
HuffPost: “If You’re In Pain from Sitting at a Desk All Day, These Items Might Help”
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.
Katie Couric Media: “Is Sitting Too Much Bad For You?”
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.
Verywell Health: “The 8 Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers”
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.
Car and Driver: “The Best Back Massagers to Help Work Out the Knots at Home”
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.
ZocDoc: “Is Your Smart Phone a Pain in the Neck?”
In this article, ZocDoc’s The Paper Gown examines the effect that smartphone use can have on your body. The article features advice from ACA spokesperson Karen Erickson, DC, FACC, who stresses the importance of “phone ergonomics.” Click here to read the full article.
The Spruce: “The 13 Best Pillows of 2022, Tested for Comfort”
In this article, The Spruce rounds up recommendations for the best pillows of 2022 for every type of sleeper. This article also features advice on choosing a pillow from ACA spokesperson Robert Hayden, DC. Click here to read the full article.
NBC: “9 best rolling backpacks for students in 2022”
In this article, NBC rounds up recommendations for the best rolling backpacks and explains the relationship between backpacks and back pain. The list includes a variety of styles, features and price points. Click here to read the full article.
New York Magazine/The Strategist: “The 12 Very Best Ergonomic Office Chairs”
In this article, editors from The Strategist round up recommendations for the best ergonomic office chairs. The recommendations feature comments from doctors, including Scott Bautch, DC, the president of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Occupational Health. The list includes chairs at every price point, balance balls, a kneeling chair and even an ergonomic stool. Click here to read the full article.
Claims Journal: “Study Links Chiropractic Care to Lower Costs, Faster Return to Work”
“A study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute found that medical care costs less and claimants return to work more quickly when low back pain treatment is provided solely by chiropractors,” this article from Claims Journal says. Click here to read the full article.