Joint Efforts: Chiropractic services can enhance joint health and functioning, contributing to more movement and better overall health.
Every day, our joints play a fundamental role in keeping our bodies moving and able to do everything from completing daily tasks and enjoying leisure activities to achieving athletic feats of wonder. When they function well, we barely notice them; but with age, our joints become more prone to injury and wear and tear, which can lead to pain and functional limitations.
This October, during National Chiropractic Health Month 2026, ACA members and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will raise awareness of the importance of joint health by sharing health promotion and injury prevention strategies. They will also educate the public about how they can join forces with their chiropractors to manage joint pain and injuries and enhance function with chiropractic’s evidence-based, non-drug approach to health and wellness.
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Learn More About Chiropractic
Find out what to expect on your first visit to a chiropracto
About Chiropractors: Certification, Licensure and Education
What Research Shows About Chiropractic
Chiropractic’s Whole-Person Approach Helps Relieve Chronic Pain and More
Find a Doctor of Chiropractic in Your Area
More Information + Health Tips
Simple Movement Strategies to Combat Chronic Pain
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
NCHM Proclamation Gallery
Every year during National Chiropractic Health Month, doctors of chiropractic and students will work with their state, city and/or local governments to pass proclamations declaring October as Chiropractic Health Month. It’s just one way the profession raises public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care and its non-drug approach to pain management.
More Health Tips
Regular movement provides benefits to physical and mental health:
- How to Get (and Keep) Moving
- Sitting on the Job? Mindfulness, Variety Can Help Keep You Moving
- Your Muscle and Joint Pain Might Be Caused by Stress
- Physical Activity Offers Benefits to Our Mental Health
Make adjustments to your workstation to help prevent aches and pain:
Prepare joints for action and prevent injuries while enjoying these healthy activities:
In addition to physical activity and ergonomics, maintain musculoskeletal health by managing stress and getting adequate rest:
