For Immediate Release
Contact: Stephen D. Reid
sreid@cpanj.com
(609) 514-2600
October 3, 2007
October is Straighten Up New Jersey Month
Statewide Public Service Campaign Sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors Promotes Spinal Health for All
Branchburg, N.J. — It is within everyone to improve their spinal health, feel better and enjoy improved quality of life.
It is why the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC) will spearhead its annual Straighten Up New Jersey® campaign throughout October. Modeled after the highly successful and nationally recognized initiative, “Straighten Up America®”, this community outreach program is designed to empower all people in New Jersey to take on health initiatives designed to improve posture, structural development and self-esteem.
As part of Straighten Up NJ, member chiropractors volunteer and are then certified to participate in this program. ANJC, in its continuing efforts to serve community through community service, throughout all of October invites the pubic to call their offices to receive the most current and well-researched information on spinal exercises, health tips and to also be screened for any underlying problems. In addition, if one visits ANJC’s website at www.njChiropractors.com they can 1) download helpful materials, and 2) click a link to locate one of our certified doctors to find a certified doctor near where they live or work.
Highlighting the month-long event is International Spine Day, on October 16th. Initiated by the World Health Organization in 2000, World Spine Day is designed to make people aware of the burden of spinal disability and to help educate individuals in order to improve their quality of life through better spinal health.
“In today’s fast-paced society, we are spending more time behind the wheel and at our desks than ever before. Little time is taken for stretching and exercise resulting in one’s inability to perform many activities they enjoy most.” said ANJC Executive Director Dr. Sigmund Miller. “This is becoming alarmingly true with our school-aged children, as well. Through October’s Straighten Up New Jersey and World Spine Day programs, we can coordinate efforts with the media, educators and professionals to provide tips and lessons on better spinal health for everyone.”
About the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors
ANJC is one of the largest associations of chiropractors in the nation with more than 1,400 members throughout the state. The mission of the ANJC is to educate its members in the latest technology and advancements in the profession, and to educate the public about benefits of chiropractic care in order to improve quality of life. For more information visit www.njChiropractors.com or call ANJC headquarters at (908) 722-5678.
About “Straighten Up America”®
“Straighten Up America”® is a bold and innovative health promotion initiative designed to empower the American people toward better spinal health and an improved quality of life. This national program also serves as the prototype for an international health promotion initiative. Straightenupamerica.org is a public service website maintained in collaboration with the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations and Life University.
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