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Released: 9-Nov-2015 10:00 AM EST
National Congress of American Indians Supports Inclusion of Chiropractic Physicians in the Indian Health Service
American Chiropractic Association

The National Congress of American Indians of the United States (NCAI), the nation’s largest and oldest native advocacy organization, recently passed a resolution supporting the inclusion of doctors of chiropractic (DCs) in the Indian Health Service (IHS) and tribal health care facilities.

Released: 29-Oct-2015 12:00 PM EDT
National Campaign Launched for Medicare Equality: ACA Seeks Full Physician Status in Program
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has launched a national grassroots effort to eliminate a blatantly anti-competitive provision of Medicare law that arbitrarily limits reimbursement for medically necessary services delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DCs).

Released: 15-Sep-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Proper Preparation Before Yard Work Reduces Risk of Injury, Say Doctors of Chiropractic
American Chiropractic Association

Before you reach for your rake or grab your leaf blower this fall, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) cautions you to consider the possible consequences: upper or lower back strain, neck strain and pain in the shoulders.

Released: 15-Sep-2015 10:05 AM EDT
American Chiropractic Association to Host Twitter Chat on Prescription Painkiller Epidemic
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is hosting its first Twitter chat focused on addressing the overuse and abuse of opioid painkillers in the United States on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET using the hashtag #PainFreeNation.

Released: 8-Sep-2015 3:15 PM EDT
New Report Finds Majority of U.S. Adults Likely to Visit a Chiropractic Physician
American Chiropractic Association

According to a new Gallup-Palmer report that tested public assumptions about chiropractic care, 57 percent of U.S. adults are likely to visit a doctor of chiropractic (DC) if they experience back or neck pain. This first-ever nationally representative survey, commissioned by Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, found that 33.6 million Americans sought chiropractic care in 2014, compared to a previously reported estimate of 20.6 million in 2012.

Released: 29-Jul-2015 11:00 PM EDT
Chiropractic Physicians Call for Conservative Treatments for Pain Management Amid Prescription Painkiller Epidemic
American Chiropractic Association

During National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) in October, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) will work with thousands of doctors of chiropractic (DCs), chiropractic assistants (CAs) and chiropractic doctoral students nationwide to bring attention to the public health crisis caused by pain, and in particular the overuse of prescription painkillers, with this year’s theme #PainFreeNation.

Released: 24-Jul-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Backpack Misuse Leads to Chronic Back Pain, Say Chiropractic Physicians
American Chiropractic Association

As students savor the last precious weeks of summer vacation, parents are out making the final run for school supplies. So, parents, take note: When back-to-school shopping this year there is one essential item that requires very special attention: your child’s backpack.

Released: 3-Jun-2015 4:00 PM EDT
ACA Efforts Result in Federal Agency's Clarification of PPACA Language on Access to Non-MD/DO Providers
American Chiropractic Association

At the urging of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified a section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that led some states to improperly limit patient access to chiropractic physicians and other qualified non-MD/DO health care providers.

Released: 26-May-2015 2:30 PM EDT
ACA Presses Federal Government to Encourage Use of Conservative Forms of Pain Management
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), in recent comments submitted to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Office of Pain Policy on the draft National Pain Strategy, strongly urges the agency to include recommendations encouraging patients and health care providers to first exhaust conservative forms of pain management, when appropriate.

Released: 20-May-2015 4:00 PM EDT
Chiropractic Physicians Urge Conservative Approach to Pain Management
American Chiropractic Association

With new research highlighting more risks associated with the increased use of opioids for pain, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) strongly urges patients and healthcare providers to consider first exhausting conservative forms of pain management. According to a recent report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), the increased usage of opioids has led to unanticipated consequences such as a tolerance among some patients to the drug hydrocodone and negative treatment outcomes for conditions such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders, joint replacements and spine surgery

Released: 30-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
ACA Joins Broad Provider Coalition Opposing Anti-Patient Legislation
American Chiropractic Association

The Patients' Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA), a coalition of organizations representing the interests of millions of patients and non-MD/DO health care providers, is calling on Congress to reject new legislation that would limit patient access to needed care. The Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2015, introduced by Rep. Larry Buchan (R-Ind.), and David Scott (D-Ga.), would charge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with launching a new effort aimed at identifying and documenting specific misleading or deceptive acts by health care providers.

Released: 29-Apr-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Don't Let Muscle Pains, Strains Affect Your Summer Travel, Say Chiropractic Physicians
American Chiropractic Association

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether driving a few hours to a sunny resort with your family or flying cross-country for a week-long holiday excursion, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you feeling stressed, tired, stiff and sore. The American Chiropractic Association recommends some tips to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.

Released: 10-Apr-2015 2:00 PM EDT
Research Calls for Conservative Treatments Before Painkillers for Low-Back Pain
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), in response to recent research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain. According to the British Medical Journal study, the widely used painkiller is ineffective against low-back pain and offers only “minimal short-term benefit” for people with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Similar conclusions were reached in a study published in The Lancet in July 2014, that acetaminophen “does not ease low-back pain.”

Released: 7-Apr-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Chiropractic Physicians Support APHA and its National Public Health Week 2015
American Chiropractic Association

On day two of National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2015, the public health community will shine a light on local, state and regional disparities by discussing the role of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in addressing inequalities in access to healthcare, while discussing what more is needed to achieve health equity across communities. In observance of the campaign’s April 7 theme “Starting from Zip,” the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is drawing attention to the language intended to protect a patient’s choice of provider included in the PPACA as essential to quality patient care and genuine reform.

Released: 31-Mar-2015 10:00 AM EDT
Chiropractic Physicians Give Outdoor Safety Tips for Active Parents and Babies
American Chiropractic Association

The warmer weather brings more chances for parents to get outdoors and ramp up physical activity with their little ones. From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago - like baby carriers, joggers and trailers - even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors. But while these items can make life easier and more enjoyable for both parent and child, they can be the cause of pain and injury if not used properly.

Released: 18-Mar-2015 10:00 AM EDT
Make Gardening and Yard Work Pain Free, Say Doctors of Chiropractic
American Chiropractic Association

Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, the body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. And if the body is not prepared for the sudden increase in activity, one can develop strains and sprains that involve soft tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Released: 23-Feb-2015 11:50 AM EST
American Chiropractic Association Announces 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference Schedule
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced the speaker lineup for the General Session of the 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC), taking place Feb. 25-28 in Washington, D.C. NCLC is a unique opportunity for supporters of chiropractic to help set the direction for the future of the profession, encompassing legislative briefings, advocacy, leadership development sessions and continuing education programming.

Released: 5-Feb-2015 1:00 PM EST
Improve Your Heart and Musculoskeletal Health, One Step at a Time
American Chiropractic Association

Sedentary lifestyles are the root cause of many obesity-related diseases and neuromuscular conditions. Research shows an inactive lifestyle has a debilitating effect on our health as we age, therefore exercise is imperative. This is why chiropractic physicians often prescribe walking for low-back pain.

Released: 2-Feb-2015 8:00 AM EST
Preparation for Snow Shoveling Prevents Injury
American Chiropractic Association

When snow, ice and frigid winds blast into town, watch out. If your body is not in condition, the common winter chore of snow shoveling can present the potential for spasms, strains, sprains and other health problems, warns the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).


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