Chiropractic Physicians Provide Natural Alternatives for Pain Treatment, Injury Prevention 

                (From an ACA News Release of May 8, 2013 – Arlington, Va.)  An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests patients try chiropractic services for the treatment of low back pain. According to the article, surgery is not usually needed and should only be considered if more conservative therapies fail. The information in JAMA reinforces the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) position that conservative care options should serve as a first line of defense against pain. 

Positive comments continue about the DOT Training recently offered at the FCA Spring Convention.  In response to member requests, additional opportunities will be offered at the upcoming FCA Summer Convention, June 13-16 in Boca Raton, and at FCA’s granddaddy National Convention, August 22-25 in Orlando.   These will be the same low-cost opportunities offered at FCA Spring Convention.  DOT classes will take place on Thursday afternoon (1-5pm) and Friday (8am-12Noon, continued 1-5pm), with an included marketing workshop at 6pm on Thursday at both locations.   

An article on posture and health appears in this week’s Bottom Line Health's publication, Healthy Woman. The article is a result of an interview with Steven Weiniger, D.C. Bottom Line Health distributes their newsletters to an audience of 30 million. This is a great item to share with others as a pro-posture message in mainstream national media that directs the general public to consult a professional and quotes a chiropractic expert.