06 October 2025

National Chiropractic Health Month 2025: Get Started with Chiropractic

Every October, chiropractors across the nation join together to celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) — a time to raise awareness about the importance of spinal health, mobility, and the power of chiropractic care.

This year’s theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” encourages individuals to consider chiropractic care as a first step toward managing pain and improving overall health — not as a last resort.

What the 2025 Theme Means

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) chose the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic” to highlight a simple but important idea:
💡 When pain strikes — whether it’s your back, neck, or joints — chiropractic care can be a safe, effective, non-drug option to begin your healing journey.

Instead of immediately turning to prescription medications or invasive procedures, this year’s campaign urges patients to explore non-drug, hands-on approaches that support the body’s natural ability to heal.

Why This Message Matters

1. A Safer First Step for Pain Relief

Back pain, neck tension, and joint stiffness are among the most common health complaints in America. By “getting started” with chiropractic care, patients can often experience relief without the need for pain medications that carry risks of dependency or side effects.

2. Supporting the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis

Research shows that individuals who begin care with a chiropractor for back pain are less likely to receive an opioid prescription. Promoting conservative care first helps reduce the overuse of prescription painkillers.

3. Evidence-Based and Non-Invasive

Modern chiropractic care aligns with current clinical guidelines that recommend non-drug, conservative treatments as the first line of defense for most musculoskeletal pain. Chiropractic adjustments, exercise therapy, and lifestyle guidance all help restore movement and function naturally.

4. Empowering Long-Term Wellness

Getting started with chiropractic isn’t just about pain relief — it’s about improving posture, mobility, and overall function so you can stay active, strong, and independent throughout life.

How to Celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month

Schedule a spinal health checkup — even if you’re not in pain. Prevention is key!
Share educational posts on social media using hashtags like #GetStartedWithChiropractic and #ChiropracticHealthMonth.
Encourage friends and family to learn about non-drug options for managing pain.
Support local chiropractors who promote evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The Takeaway

National Chiropractic Health Month 2025 reminds us that taking the first step toward better health can be simple — and it doesn’t have to involve drugs or surgery.

If you’ve been dealing with back pain, tension, or limited mobility, it’s the perfect time to “Get Started with Chiropractic.”
Your spine, your body, and your future self will thank you.