Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2026 this October with the theme “Joint Efforts.” The campaign will focus on the importance of joint health over a...
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Postural Decline: Neurologic Impact and Public Health Consequences
Where others may see just a curved back or forward head posture, Krista Burns, DC, DHA, DACNB, sees the potential for serious health outcomes down the line. In fact, postural changes are considered a public health problem, as some may...
ACA Applauds Congress for Initial Step to Restore Chiropractic at Select Military Bases
Arlington, Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Department Authorization Act, which includes a plan to restore chiropractic services at six U.S. military bases where services...
National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Management
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a non-drug approach to...
House Directs Defense Department to Restore Chiropractic to Military Bases
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Sept. 10 to approve a plan to restore chiropractic services at more than a dozen U.S. military bases where services have been arbitrarily discontinued. The action is consistent with the Defense Health Agency’s...
Thanks for a Strong Healthspan Campaign: National Chiropractic Health Month Recap
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) would like to send special thanks to everyone who participated in National Chiropractic Health Month 2024. With this year’s “Plan for a Strong Healthspan” theme, together we raised awareness of the importance of musculoskeletal health...
Can Non-operative Treatments Help Patients with Neurogenic Claudication from LSS?
Non-operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: an updated systematic review. (Ammendolia C, et al.1) Good science is for everyone. Using its power, we can equip our patients with trustworthy evidence to make the best decisions about...
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.
American Chiropractic Association Endorses Volvo Cars Automotive Seating Systems
Arlington, Va. -- The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has endorsed Volvo Cars automotive seating following an independent evaluation. The review panel of chiropractic experts reported that the seating systems tested were ergonomically designed with exceptional comfort and functionality. In all,...
5 Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Improve During Pregnancy
A recent study found that more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic pain, or a combination; and that this pain increases as pregnancy progresses.1 Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and drug-free way to...
