OSCA, in collaboration with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, is once again presenting the “September Is Drug-Free Pain Management Month” campaign. This effort is critical in raising public awareness of chiropractic care as the preferred first-line approach to safe and effective management of musculoskeletal pain. It also raises awareness about the dangers that prescription drugs can present.

Alternative health care options are also celebrated, including acupuncture, nutritional support, massage therapy and exercise, all of which support a healthy lifestyle.

These positive messages present an opportunity for OSCA to position chiropractic as an important response to prescription opioid use and abuse that leads to addiction and catastrophic outcomes.

Enhance your local practice by participating in the campaign

Take a stand for your profession! Follow the guidelines below to make the most of the campaign. What F4CP does nationally – combined with the following local activities offered by the OSCA – will elevate public awareness and utilization of chiropractic as the optimal approach to pain management.

Contact your local legislative body  (Board of Supervisor or City Council) and request a proclamation in your city/town/state to designate September as Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month in your town/city.

Customize the sample letter and attach the personalized proclamation. Send the two documents to your local legislative body.

• State of Ohio Proclamation

Notify your local media with a press release announcing September as Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month. If you are contacted for an interview, you can reach out to the OSCA for help with talking points.

•  Press Release

Promote the campaign on Social Media – Use these posts on your Facebook page. These messages align with the current statewide billboard and radio campaign to increase the awareness and utilization of chiropractic in Ohio.