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PA SR156

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Argall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 2025 as "National Chiropractic Health Month" in Pennsylvania
  • Highlights musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions as responsible for more than 130 million health care visits annually in the U.S., making them the top reason for doctor visits
  • Notes that back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and a common reason for opioid prescriptions in the United States
  • Recognizes chiropractors as MSK health experts who provide nondrug treatment approaches, nutrition advice, and lifestyle modification guidance
  • References guidelines from the American College of Physicians and CDC supporting noninvasive approaches like spinal manipulation as first-line treatment before pain medications or surgery

Legislative Description

Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "National Chiropractic Health Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

9/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations9/26/2025

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