Cost of care for common back pain conditions initiated with chiropractic doctor vs medical doctor/doctor of osteopathy as first physician: experience of one Tennessee-based general health insurer.

Great study!

This recent study compares the costs for managing chronic low back pain between medical management and chiropractic management.  The study based in Tennessee, demonstrates cost savings based on the current utilization and reimbursement system.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21109053