Up to 90% of even the most serious type of spinal injury of mechanical origin, the herniated disc, may be resolved satisfactorily by conservative, non-surgical treatment.  When compared to conventional hospital outpatient treatment of spinal pain of mechanical origin, chiropractic treatment is superior in terms of recovery levels and cost-effectiveness.

The greater utilization of doctors of chiropractic should be seriously considered by those individuals in positions of authority who routinely make decisions regarding issues of treatment and reimbursement, for patients suffering conditions of the type discussed in these studies.