Move your spine – World Spine Day 2023

The 16th of October – the most important date in any Chiropractor’s (and Chiropractic student’s) calendar… The annual celebration of World Spine Day!

The initiative aims to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability globally and the importance of spinal health and overall well-being. This day is globally celebrated not only by chiropractors but also by numerous healthcare professionals, garnering support from over 800 official organisations worldwide.

WCCS actively engages each year, aiming to generate heightened enthusiasm and awareness for the campaign. The theme for 2023, released by the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), was “Move Your Spine.” Embodying the concept that “movement is medicine,” the theme underscores the significance of caring for the spine through physical activity. With over a billion people burdened by spinal pain and the associated risk of disability, it becomes crucial to enhance awareness on this issue. The theme emphasises the importance of effective care and patient-centred management in preventing disability, serving as key focal points for the year.

The WCCS challenged every chapter to host an event for World Spine Day promoting movement within their communities. Every region enthusiastically embraced the challenge and achieved remarkable success. Events featured live educational demonstrations, impactful social media campaigns promoting activity, engaging yoga and Zumba classes, spine-themed games on campuses, and more. One chapter even showcased mobilisation exercises to medical students, exemplifying extraordinary multi-disciplinary collaboration. Other chapters focused on spreading awareness among elementary children, emphasising spinal health importance and age-appropriate stretches. The passion and interaction from each chapter were truly showcased beyond measure!

World Spine Day 2023 was definitely a success as the WCCS family worldwide got involved in this campaign. The creativity, passion and willingness to spread the effectiveness of taking care of your spinal health was truly great. We hope to achieve even more during our WSD campaign in 2024!