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Gov. Abbott Declares October ‘Chiropractic Health Month’
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA announces that Gov. Greg Abbott has proclaimed the month of October as Chiropractic Health Month throughout the state of Texas in conjunction with a national initiative to spread awareness of chiropractic care.
“Poor spinal health can indeed upend lives, but it is by no means an inevitability thanks to the many dedicated chiropractors who use their physician-level expertise to care for patients. Many important professions are said to be the ‘backbone of the state,’ but our chiropractors have perhaps the most direct claim to this title,” Gov. Abbott said. “With knowledge, skill, and a steadfast commitment to their patients’ health, these men and women take appropriate preventative measures and alleviate pain when issues arise. Furthermore, they are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, and they likewise provide prudent patient advice regarding nutrition and fitness in order to help patients achieve the healthiest life possible.
“Each year, professional organizations and civic groups set aside the month of October to galvanize public support for the chiropractic profession and remind Texans to take proper care of themselves,” Gov. Abbott added. “At this time, I encourage all Texans to learn more about the non-invasive, non-drug treatments provided by chiropractors and to recommit themselves to a healthy lifestyle.”
“On behalf of the Texas Chiropractic Association and every licensed chiropractor across our state, we thank Gov. Abbott for acknowledging the positive impact that chiropractic care continues to make on the lives of all Texans,” said TCA President William Lawson, DC, a chiropractor based in Austin. “In addition to helping relieve conditions such as lower-back pain, chiropractic can reduce the need for prescription opioid pain medications and surgery. It is a cost-effective and safer alternative.”
TCA partners with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month in October. With a theme of “Chiropractic: On the Frontline of Pain,” the goal is to promote the use of non-drug approaches such as chiropractic services as a first line of defense against pain. Raising public awareness and improving access to non-drug options for pain management continue to be important strategies in the fight against prescription opioid overuse and abuse.
In addition to receiving an official proclamation from the State of Texas, TCA expects more than 50 cities across the state to issue their own proclamations in support of chiropractors and the thousands of patients who choose chiropractic care.
TCA encourages every doctor of chiropractic in Texas to participate in this awareness campaign.
For more information about Chiropractic Health Month, visit chirotexas.org/chiropractic-health-month.html.
To learn more about TCA or to find a doctor of chiropractic in your area, visit chirotexas.org.
For over 106 years, the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) has served as the essential voice for chiropractic in Texas. TCA provides protection, state-wide advocacy, information, and education for the more than 6,500 licensed doctors of chiropractic who practice in Texas, and its 1,800 members.
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA announces that Gov. Greg Abbott has proclaimed the month of October as Chiropractic Health Month throughout the state of Texas in conjunction with a national initiative to spread awareness of chiropractic care.
“Poor spinal health can indeed upend lives, but it is by no means an inevitability thanks to the many dedicated chiropractors who use their physician-level expertise to care for patients. Many important professions are said to be the ‘backbone of the state,’ but our chiropractors have perhaps the most direct claim to this title,” Gov. Abbott said. “With knowledge, skill, and a steadfast commitment to their patients’ health, these men and women take appropriate preventative measures and alleviate pain when issues arise. Furthermore, they are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, and they likewise provide prudent patient advice regarding nutrition and fitness in order to help patients achieve the healthiest life possible.
“Each year, professional organizations and civic groups set aside the month of October to galvanize public support for the chiropractic profession and remind Texans to take proper care of themselves,” Gov. Abbott added. “At this time, I encourage all Texans to learn more about the non-invasive, non-drug treatments provided by chiropractors and to recommit themselves to a healthy lifestyle.”
“On behalf of the Texas Chiropractic Association and every licensed chiropractor across our state, we thank Gov. Abbott for acknowledging the positive impact that chiropractic care continues to make on the lives of all Texans,” said TCA President William Lawson, DC, a chiropractor based in Austin. “In addition to helping relieve conditions such as lower-back pain, chiropractic can reduce the need for prescription opioid pain medications and surgery. It is a cost-effective and safer alternative.”
TCA partners with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month in October. With a theme of “Chiropractic: On the Frontline of Pain,” the goal is to promote the use of non-drug approaches such as chiropractic services as a first line of defense against pain. Raising public awareness and improving access to non-drug options for pain management continue to be important strategies in the fight against prescription opioid overuse and abuse.
In addition to receiving an official proclamation from the State of Texas, TCA expects more than 50 cities across the state to issue their own proclamations in support of chiropractors and the thousands of patients who choose chiropractic care.
TCA encourages every doctor of chiropractic in Texas to participate in this awareness campaign.
For more information about Chiropractic Health Month, visit chirotexas.org/chiropractic-health-month.html.
To learn more about TCA or to find a doctor of chiropractic in your area, visit chirotexas.org.
For over 106 years, the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) has served as the essential voice for chiropractic in Texas. TCA provides protection, state-wide advocacy, information, and education for the more than 6,500 licensed doctors of chiropractic who practice in Texas, and its 1,800 members.
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