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Citizens Advocate For Chiropractic Health Care Through Two National Grassroots Organizations

The American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractic Association have developed programs to help citizens have a voice in national health care issues, including inclusion of chiropractic as a core service benefit.

Chiropractors Offer Tips to Keep
Your Young Athlete Healthy and Fit

The best advice for parents who have young athletes in the family is to help them prepare their bodies and to learn to protect themselves from sports-related injuries before they happen.

TENNIS, ANYONE?

The game of tennis is not only an extremely physical challenge, but also a tremendously healthy endeavor.

Live to 100: Tips for Healthy Aging

The number of people living longer is increasing dramatically. About 4.2 million U.S. residents now fall into the age group of the “oldest old”—85 years and older—with more than 40,000 having reached the age of 100. Here's a little advice - Wisdom for the years!

Exercise Good Judgment While Enjoying
the Outdoors with Baby

From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today's parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process.

NEWLY RELEASED STUDY CONFIRMS:
Chiropractic Does Not Increase Risk of Stroke

A new study finds there is no evidence of excess risk of stroke following chiropractic spinal manipulation, according to a February 2008 report in the journal Spine. In the study, researchers noted that patients are no more likely to suffer a stroke following chiropractic treatment than they would after visiting their family doctor’s office.

How Safe is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, headaches, and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints and has an excellent safety record.

Bike Fit Basics

Whether you ride on-road or off, pedal casually or competitively, it’s important to pay close attention to how your bicycle fits your body. A properly fitted bike will allow you to ride comfortably and safely, avoid injury, and produce more power, so you go faster with the same or less effort.

Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation and Informed Consent

Learn why the chiropractic cervical adjustment is hundreds of times safer than the most common treatments for neck pain, headaches and other musculoskeletal conditions.