Every year on October 16th people around the world come together on World Spine Day to raise awareness about spinal disorders as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week. Tell us your story of how chiropractic care changed your pain! Submit your story

Read the stories of some of the lives we've changed.

• Meet Jennifer. A healthcare professional with a full schedule of patients, children, and recreational activities, Jennifer sought help when an injury started impacting her everyday activities. The simple things were no longer so simple. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Campana, a practising chiropractor who has developed innovative ways to treat his patients based on his vast clinical experience. Here’s his story: Keep Reading >
• A long-time migraine sufferer and a child of chiropractors, Kendall tells of how chiropractic has educated her and helped to relieve her migraine-related symptoms. Read Kendall’s story: Keep Reading >
• A talented equestrian from a young age, Stephanie had an accident while riding that left her suffering from chronic pain and fibromyalgia. After years of doctors’ visits, the diagnostic work and careful treatment of her chiropractor helped her get back on the horse and competing in championships. Read Stephanie’s story: Keep Reading >
• After visiting several healthcare providers to help her with her back pain, Emily found relief with chiropractic care. Read Emily’s story: Keep Reading >
• As someone who has been active with sports her whole life, Joh admits she has had trouble with pain, sprain, and strain. Chiropractic care has helped keep her moving and accomplishing new physical challenges that are greater than ever! Read Joh’s story: Keep Reading >
• A young professional and a mother of two, Chelsea has sought chiropractic care for years to help with her scoliosis, pre- and post-natal care, and pregnancy-related sciatica. Here is her story: Keep Reading >
• As a young teenager, Ariel began seeing a chiropractor to help with her scoliosis. Now a PhD student who sits working for long hours, she’s grateful that she has chiropractic care in her life to ease her pain and keep her in good form. Keep Reading >
• Imran, an avid cyclist, sustained an injury on the road. With the help of his chiropractor, he was able to get back in the saddle. Keep Reading >
• A writer and sales representative who is now carrying her first child, Amanda shares her story of how chiropractic care has helped her overcome physical pain throughout her life. Keep Reading >
• Meet Jeff. He started seeing a chiropractor after his lower back pain ended his time on the golf green and tennis court. Now he’s back in full swing. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Gauthier, a chiropractor who treated a retired veteran for chronic lower back pain and greatly improved his mobility to the point where his patient was able to start woodworking again. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Outerbridge. He’s a chiropractor changing pain in an international setting with the World Spine Care clinic in Botswana. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Leprich, a chiropractor who forges deep connections with his patients that last decades and generations. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Lagace. Being a chiropractor in Canada’s North teaches him that resourcefulness is critical to the spine, muscle and nervous system health of his patients. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Bauman. He finds it fulfilling as a chiropractor to guide patients through a sometimes-complex healthcare system. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. MacDonald. Her calling as a chiropractor allows her to provide whole family care. Keep Reading >
• Meet Ellie, a two-time Olympian who recently returned from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro and uses chiropractic to keep her body in tip top shape. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Candelaria. Success for him comes by way of patients with neck and lower back pain who appreciate the time he invests in explaining the “why” behind the “what.” Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Tavares. She volunteers some of her time treating patients in developing countries in the Caribbean. Keep Reading >
• Meet Patrick. Cycling left his lower back in severe pain so he sought treatment from a chiropractor. Now his pain is gone and he can enjoy cycling pain-free. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Seaman. His commitment to volunteering at high profile sporting events, like the Olympics and PanAm Games, led him to be the first chiropractor appointed as Chair of Medical Services for the Canada Winter Games. Keep Reading >
• Meet Jenifer. A back injury was causing her pain and slowing her down until she started visiting a chiropractor who helped restore her mobility and relieved her discomfort. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Bussieres. He is passionate about putting evidence-based research into the hands of chiropractors so they can apply the latest and best practices for the benefit of their patients. Keep Reading >
• Meet James. An avid hockey and rugby player who turned to chiropractic care to treat the wear and tear years of contact sports produced. Keep Reading >
• Meet Kerry. Her chiropractor worked alongside her family physician and personal trainer to make sure she was getting the most out of her rehabilitation and training programs. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Olin. Severe migraines would incapacitate him and leave him feeling battered and bruised for days before he turned to chiropractic care for treatment – and became a chiropractor himself. Keep Reading >
• Meet Trevor. He was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and was told he needed surgery to treat his pain. His mom sought the opinion of a chiropractor who was able to treat the pain with a series of skilled adjustments. Keep Reading >
• Meet Dr. Levi. He’s a chiropractor who loves the unique challenge each patient interaction brings him. Keep Reading >
• Meet Penelope. She started seeing a chiropractor to treat the back pain that started during her pregnancy—pain which left her in tears. Now that her back pain has been treated, she truly gets to enjoy being a new mom. Keep Reading >

• Every year on October 16th people around the world come together on World Spine Day to raise awareness about spinal disorders as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week.

  The Chiropractic Care Changed My Pain campaign was developed in support of World Spine Day. Learn more about this initiative and how you can get involved!