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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Approximately 80 percent of adults experience lower |
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back pain at some point in their lifetime, and lower back pain is |
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the most common cause of job-related disability; and |
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WHEREAS, The American College of Physicians recommends |
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nonpharmacological therapy, such as spinal manipulation and |
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exercise, as the first course of treatment for acute and chronic |
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lower back pain; and |
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WHEREAS, Evidence supports the use of nonpharmacological |
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care as a valuable tool for treating a wide range of conditions, and |
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in many cases, it offers results that are comparable or superior to |
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those of prescription medications, without adverse side effects; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas is home to more than 5,300 |
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licensed doctors of chiropractic who, as health care providers, |
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promote musculoskeletal health and overall wellness through a |
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patient-centered, whole-person approach; and |
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WHEREAS, Doctors of chiropractic are recognized |
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internationally for their health care and injury prevention |
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services, which can help patients to recover naturally, to avoid |
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unnecessary drugs and surgery, and to quickly resume regular |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic |
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has proven effective for many individuals in Texas and beyond, and |
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Chiropractic Health Month in October provides a fitting opportunity |
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to recognize these practitioners for the important services they |
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provide; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate October as Chiropractic Health Month; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |