Facts from the American Chiropractic Association

Over the past two decades, chiropractic care has emerged from the outer edges of accepted treatment to mainstream health care. More and more people are seeking information about the benefits of chiropractic. The American Chiropractic Association has shared some staggering statistics and insightful information that you should be aware of. Did you know?

• Chiropractic is aimed at enhancing a person’s overall health
   and well-being without using drugs or surgery.

• In 2003, the number of people seeking chiropractic care soared
   to over 30 million.

• Thirty-one million Americans will suffer from back pain at
   any given time.

• Costs to treat back problems have risen to over $50 million
   annually.

• Up to 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at
  some point in their lives.

• A recent Gallup poll indicated that 90% of patients who visited
  a chiropractor agreed their treatment was effective.

• In 1994, there were 50,000 chiropractors in the United States.
  That number is expected to double by 2010.

• A chiropractor spends 6-7 years in college and post-graduate   studies to become a doctor of chiropractic. Quite often, a doctor of   chiropractic receives more course work in anatomy and physiology,
  biomechanics and spinal care than medical doctors.

• Spinal manipulation, chiropractic's primary treatment technique,
  is one of only three treatments whose effectiveness is
  substantiated by rigorous research.

• Patients see a chiropractor primarily for low back pain and
  neck pain. However, many seek chiropractic care for mid-back
  pain, extremity problems, headaches and other symptoms as well.

Understanding the benefits of chiropractic care and the approach to total wellness can bring a new dimension to your quality of life.
Contact the Dunn Wellness Center at 904-249-1551, to learn more about Dr. Dunn’s total wellness philosophy.