SJR94 Summary

• Recognizes chiropractic care as a viable and cost-effective method for treating back and neck pain in Alabama.

• Cites that nearly 50% of U.S. patients with persistent back pain seek chiropractic care, and peer-reviewed scientific literature indicates spinal manipulation and mobilization are at least as effective as other widely used treatment methods.

• References a 2009 Harvard University and Mercer Health and Benefits study showing spine-related problems cost the United States an estimated $85 billion annually in medical and health care resources.

• Notes that chiropractic care provides excellent value compared to medical physician care when considering treatment effectiveness and actual costs, with projections that insurance coverage could improve cost-effectiveness within a short timeframe.