A Brief History Not so long ago, our understanding of pain was less complicated. Apart from pain associated with psychological disorders, there was essentially one type, presumed to be caused by injury, dysfunction or irritation of a body part. Pain...
ACA Tag: NCHM
Celebrating a Successful NCHM: Chiropractic is ‘On the Frontline for Pain’ Year Round
Throughout October, doctors of chiropractic nationwide joined ACA in celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2022 with the theme “Chiropractic: On the Frontline for Pain.” This theme brought attention to research and growing support in the healthcare community for non-drug...
Your National Chiropractic Health Month Quick-Start Guide
October is almost here, which means National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) is right around the corner! This year’s theme, “Chiropractic: On the Frontline for Pain,” brings attention to research and the growing support in the health care community for non-drug...
Put Chiropractic ‘On the Frontline’ with an NCHM Proclamation in Your State, Community
There are about eight weeks left until National Chiropractic Health Month 2022 kicks off on Oct. 1. If you have not done so already, now is the time for you or your state association to start working on an NCHM...
NCHM 2021 May Be Over, But ‘Keep Moving’ to Promote MSK, Mental Health
With the call to “Keep Moving” during National Chiropractic Health Month 2021 (NCHM), doctors of chiropractic nationwide helped to educate their local and digital communities about the important benefits of movement to both physical and mental health. In a poll...
‘Keep Moving’ (and Get Going) on Your National Chiropractic Heath Month 2021 Proclamation
It is always with much anticipation that the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) posts the first piece of its National Chiropractic Health Month toolkit each summer. While the bulk of the toolkit is posted in September, the sample proclamation comes a...
NCHM 2020: Active, Adaptive…and Pretty Amazing
Texas Chiropractors Lead the Way to a New NCHM Proclamation Record: 51! In planning this year’s National Chiropractic Health Month observance, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) wanted to provide the chiropractic profession with a way to connect with patients and...
Go “Back to Basics” During National Chiropractic Health Month: Here’s How!
Back pain remains a persistent and debilitating problem for many people in the United States and around the world. News that the opioid crisis in America has been fueled in part by the overprescribing of pain medications for low back...
National Chiropractic Health Month Begins Oct. 1
Campaign promotes spinal health, injury prevention and non-drug therapies for back pain. This October, chiropractors across the country will bring attention to the importance of prevention in maintaining spinal health throughout one’s lifetime as part of National Chiropractic Health Month...
Back to Basics: Chiropractors Offer Evidence-Based Care for Back Pain
American Chiropractic Association announces theme of 2017 public awareness campaign. Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and chiropractors nationwide will observe National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) this October by sharing information on back pain prevention and the value...
