Bill Text: NJ SJR141 | 2024-2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" in NJ.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-10-21 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee [SJR141 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2024-SJR141-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator GORDON M. JOHNSON
District 37 (Bergen)
SYNOPSIS
Designates October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" in NJ.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Chiropractic healthcare is characterized by its evidence-based, patient-centered, drug-free approach to health and wellness; and
Whereas, Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed physicians who specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and disorders affecting the spine; and
Whereas, Musculoskeletal conditions are injuries or disorders of the joints, tendons, nerves, muscles, cartilage, and spinal discs; and
Whereas, Musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, are the leading cause of disability worldwide, and are associated with persistent pain, limited or impaired mobility, depression, social isolation, difficulties performing daily self-care activities, including bathing or dressing, or work absenteeism; and
Whereas, While opioids have historically been prescribed to treat musculoskeletal conditions, long-term use of prescription opioids is associated with serious health risks, including addiction and death caused by overdose; and
Whereas, Chiropractors play a key role in treating individuals with chronic back pain and spine-related conditions, and offer patients a safe, effective treatment alternative to habit-forming pain medications; and
Whereas, Chiropractic adjustments manipulate an individual's joints to reduce pain, correct alignment, or improve bodily functions, and can provide long-term relief for patients experiencing lower back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, and headaches; and
Whereas, According to National Health Interview Survey data, the majority of patients who sought chiropractic care reported the treatment was effective, and the patients were less likely to seek prescription and over-the-counter medications, surgery, or physical therapy; and
Whereas, Chiropractic adjustments and other chiropractic services can help relieve pain and restore joint function, helping New Jerseyans resume their lives and the activities that contribute to the culture and economic growth of the State of New Jersey; and
Whereas, It is in the public interest of the State of New Jersey to recognize and to promote awareness of chiropractic adjustments as safe, effective, drug-free treatments for musculoskeletal conditions by designating October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" in New Jersey; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. October
of each year is designated as "Chiropractic Health Month" in New Jersey.
2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation annually to recognize "Chiropractic Health Month" and call upon relevant State agencies, organizations, and citizens of the State to participate in appropriate activities.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" in New Jersey.
Chiropractic healthcare is characterized by its evidence-based, patient-centered, drug-free approach to health and wellness. Chiropractic adjustments aim to reduce pain, correct alignment, or improve bodily functions, and can effectively treat lower back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, and headaches. Musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, are the leading cause of disability worldwide, and are associated with persistent pain, limited mobility, depression, and work absenteeism. While opioids have historically been prescribed to treat musculoskeletal conditions, long-term use of prescription opioids may cause serious health risks, including addiction and death by overdose.
By contrast, chiropractic adjustments are safe therapeutic treatments that can provide long-term relief for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. Research demonstrates the majority of individuals who received chiropractic treatments reported the treatments were effective, and were less likely to seek pain medications, surgery, or physical therapy. By relieving pain and restoring mobility, chiropractic services can help New Jerseyans resume their lives and the activities that contribute to the culture and economic growth of the State of New Jersey
This joint resolution designates October of each year as "Chiropractic Health Month" to promote awareness of chiropractic as safe, effective, drug-free treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation annually to recognize "Chiropractic Health Month" and call upon relevant State agencies, organizations, and citizens of the State to participate in appropriate activities.
