It appears that the popularity of chiropractic is at an all-time high.

• Aproximately 28 million Americans will seek chiropractic care this year.
  

• Chiropractic has been around for more than 100 years.
  

• In the western world 85% of people will be disabled by back pain at some point in their lives.
  

• 1992 costs associated with low back pain in the U.S. were estimated to be $60 billion.
  

• Nearly 30% of the U.S. population aged 18 and older have used chiropractic.
  

• WCB studies indicate a 45-55% saving in overall costs when treatments are provided by a chiropractors instead of a medical doctors.
  

• 9 out of 10 chiropractic users feel their treatment is effective.
  

• 58% of those using chiropractic considered it an essential part of their heath insurance package.
  

• "Chiropractic patients were 3 times more satisfied with their care than patients of family practice physicians."
  

• "Chiropractors are now accepted as a legitimate healing profession by the public and by an increasing number of physicians."
  

• "Chiropractic is a growing component of the health care sector, and it is widely used by the population."
  

• 94% of all spinal manipulations are performed by chiropractors.