This page provides answers to the most commonly asked questions the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) receives about chiropractic, including what conditions chiropractors treat, how to select a doctor of chiropractic, and more.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Chiropractic Association
This interactive tutorial demonstrates back exercises you can do on your own. The tutorial reviews common causes of back pain and offers back injury prevention tips. Learn the benefits of 12 back exercises and tips for doing them safely.
Review Date: February 21, 2012
National Library of Medicine - NLM
National Institutes of Health
Spine experts agree that physical activity is important for people with low back pain. This brochure will show you how to stay active
while controlling your pain, and how proper activity may help protect against recurring back pain.
Review Date: September 26, 2011
North American Spine Society
The American Chiropractic Association offers this search tool to help you find a doctor of chiropractor in your area.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Chiropractic Association
This information is provided to assist the public in finding doctors who specialize in back care and surgery.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
North American Spine Society
You've probably heard numerous recommendations about how best to take care of your back. Take this quiz to find out what's fact and what's fiction.
Review Date: March 14, 2012
North American Spine Society
Although SRS (Scoliosis Research Society) does not recommend or refer physicians, all SRS members listed have met strict SRS Fellowship requirements which include that a minimum of 20% of their practice is devoted to spinal deformities.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Scoliosis Research Society
Straighten Up America Healthy Child Version is a 3-minute spinal health program designed to help children feel and look their best. Through colorful illustrations, children can learn these daily exercises for promoting their spinal health, improving their posture, and preventing spinal subluxations.
Review Date: December 07, 2011
Association of Chiropractic Colleges
Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the body's main structures – the skeleton, the muscles and the nerves – and the patient's health. Most patients seek chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain and joint problems.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
Association of Chiropractic Colleges