[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 393 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 393

    Expressing support for designation of October 2011 as National 
                       Chiropractic Health Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 7, 2011

 Mr. Boswell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for designation of October 2011 as National 
                       Chiropractic Health Month.

Whereas the use of technology such as personal computers, smart phones, and 
        other hand-held devices has rapidly increased over the past 20 years;
Whereas such equipment can involve hours of sitting in the same place, holding 
        the body in strained positions, or using repetitive motions that lead to 
        inflammation and pain;
Whereas inactivity and poor posture can cause back pain and neck strain, which 
        can lead to neck pain and headaches and pain in other parts of the body;
Whereas back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to a physician 
        and accounts for about $50,000,000,000 in health care costs per year;
Whereas repetitive stress injuries from texting and computer use are increasing 
        and cause about 28 percent of the workforce to miss days on the job;
Whereas musculoskeletal injuries in general are one of the biggest workplace 
        health and safety problems in United States industry today;
Whereas Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are health care providers who focus on the 
        whole person and have particular expertise in the prevention and care of 
        musculoskeletal injuries;
Whereas DCs are also experts in ergonomics and can teach those who use 
        technology frequently how to prevent injuries such as back pain, neck 
        pain, and repetitive strains;
Whereas National Chiropractic Health Month serves as a reminder to all United 
        States citizens of the importance of being ``TechnoHealthy'' by using 
        technology safely and making time to rest, exercise, and engage in other 
        wellness-enhancing activities; and
Whereas October 2011 would be an appropriate month to designate as National 
        Chiropractic Health Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of National Chiropractic Health Month.
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