7 October 2024

Support Your Spine: Join us in Celebrating World Spine Day 2024!

Did you know that Wednesday 16 October is World Spine Day?

World Spine Day is the largest public health initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the global burden of spinal pain and disability.

Here at the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), our overarching goal in the lead-up to World Spine Day, is to raise awareness about the pivotal role chiropractic healthcare plays in preventing and treating spinal disorders and, most importantly, empower you to take charge of your spinal health and wellbeing.

Did you know that at any given moment, an estimated 540 million people suffer from lower back pain globally? Or that four million Australians suffer from back problems every year?

These statistics are alarming and highlight the epidemic proportions of spinal health issues.

This year’s theme, ‘Support Your Spine,’ serves as a powerful call to action for Australians to prioritise their spinal health across all aspects of their daily lives. Whether in the workplace, at home or at school, fostering daily positive spinal habits is critical to supporting the spine at every phase of life. It’s crucial that people from all walks of life understand the importance of staying mobile, keeping active, regularly stretching, and avoiding excessive strain on their spines.

To help Australians reset and refocus on their spinal health, we’re encouraging all Australians to visit their local ACA chiropractor to assess their spines and, in turn, enhance their overall spinal health and wellbeing in the long term.

Chiropractors are 5-year university educated healthcare professionals who can provide effective, low-risk, non-surgical and drug-free therapies that address the underlying cause of various spinal health issues, rather than just treating the symptoms. To find your nearest ACA chiropractor, visit findachiro.org.au

We’re also encouraging you to incorporate regular stretching exercises into your daily routines; this is an easy and time-efficient way to improve your spinal health immediately!

The ACA’s Straighten Up app offers a fantastic 3-minute exercise program featuring stretches that can help you stay aligned and reduce the risk of spinal issues. Download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.

This World Spine Day, join us in advocating for quality spinal health for all Australians.

Together, we can make a difference!

For more information on World Spine Day and how you can get involved, visit worldspineday.org.au