IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1523 
To observe the contributions of the chiropractic profession and recognize 
National Chiropractic Health Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 15, 2010 
Mr. BOSWELL (for himself, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. 
LOEBSACK, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. MICHAUD) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
To observe the contributions of the chiropractic profession 
and recognize National Chiropractic Health Month. 
Whereas one-half of all working Americans admit to having 
back pain symptoms each year; 
Whereas back pain is one of the most common reasons for 
missed work and back pain is the second most common 
reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only 
by upper respiratory infections; 
Whereas Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on 
back pain; 
Whereas studies estimate that as many as 80 percent of the 
population will experience a back problem at some time 
in their lives; 
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•HRES 1523 IH 
Whereas chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses 
on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nerv-
ous system, and the effects of these disorders on general 
health; 
Whereas chiropractic care is used to treat neuromusculo-
skeletal complaints, including back pain, neck pain, pain 
in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches; 
Whereas doctors of chiropractic practice a drug-free, hands- 
on approach to health care that includes patient examina-
tion, diagnosis, and treatment; 
Whereas doctors of chiropractic have broad diagnostic skills 
and are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilita-
tive exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary, 
and lifestyle counseling, reaffirming their role as pro-
viders trained in wellness and prevention; 
Whereas chiropractic is the third largest doctoral-level health 
profession in the United States counting over 60,000 
practitioners, many of which serve as front line providers 
in rural and underserved areas; 
Whereas approximately 22 million Americans annually seek 
the care of a doctor of chiropractic; 
Whereas doctors of chiropractic regularly receive high rates 
of patient satisfaction of health care providers in the 
United States; 
Whereas doctors of chiropractic are important health care 
professionals, providing direct patient care and support, 
they are able to supply primary and preventative care ex-
panded in the Affordable Care Act; 
Whereas Congress has enacted legislation to help ensure the 
availability of chiropractic care to our Nation’s veterans 
and military personnel; 
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•HRES 1523 IH 
Whereas the month of October has been designated by the 
American Chiropractic Association as ‘‘National Chiro-
practic Health Month’’ to bring attention to the value of 
the chiropractic profession for the Nation; and 
Whereas the theme of this year’s National Chiropractic 
Health Month is addressing obesity, an issue that is the 
focal point of the administration’s ‘‘Let’s Move’’ initia-
tive: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the valuable contributions of the chiropractic profes-
sion and recognizes National Chiropractic Health Month. 
Æ 
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