50 Billion Dollars Spent on Back Pain

While the incidence of back pain varies year by year, it usually remains near the top of the prevalence charts. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) revealed that over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time. The ACA reported that almost one-half of working Americans admit to having back pain every year. The ACA also said that experts believe that almost 80% of the entire population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Health care funds spent on the diagnosis and treatment of back pain are estimated to be at least $50 billion annually, along with additional costs relating to disability and delays in people returning to work. Read our posts about how to prevent back pain.