Chiropractic Health Month

WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are health care providers who focus on the whole person and have particular expertise in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries; and

WHEREAS, musculoskeletal injuries in general are one of the biggest health and safety problems in America today, with back pain alone contributing to more than $50 billion in healthcare costs yearly; and

WHEREAS, doctors of chiropractic are trained to work with musculoskeletal injuries in any phase, addressing the problem at the source and often helping patients avoid the need for drugs and surgery; and

WHEREAS, doctors of chiropractic instruct patients on proper conditioning and warm up and cool down procedures, as well as appropriate safety equipment, which can substantially reduce injuries; and

WHEREAS, doctors of chiropractic are recognized worldwide for their health and wellness enhancing and injury prevention services, which are valued in particular by athletes in high school, college and professional sports who must perform at optimal levels; and

WHEREAS, millions of regular patients benefit from the same chiropractic services as elite athletes and also are able to optimize function in their work and personal lives with the help of their local doctor of chiropractic; and

WHEREAS, each October, National Chiropractic Health Month serves as a reminder to all of the citizens of Alabama that they too can “Find Their Game” and perform at their best with the expert care and services provided by doctors of chiropractic:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2012 as

Chiropractic Health Month

in the state of the Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 19th day of September 2012.

 

Robert Bentley, Governor