600 Million Strong: Joining the Fight Against the World's Leading Cause of Disability

Research Provided by Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Source: Lancet Rheumatology (2023). Global Burden of Disease Study

A Global Epidemic Hiding in Plain Sight

The number is almost too large to comprehend: over 600 million people worldwide experience low back pain. This isn't a minor inconvenience affecting a small percentage of the population. This is a global epidemic that has claimed the position of the world's number one cause of disability, affecting more people than heart disease, diabetes, or depression.

Behind this staggering statistic are real people whose lives have been diminished by pain. Parents who can't pick up their children. Workers forced into early retirement. Athletes sidelined permanently. Grandparents watching from chairs instead of participating in family activities. Each of those 600 million people has a story of loss.

Safe, Effective, and Proven

The Lancet Rheumatology's Global Burden of Disease Study doesn't just quantify the problem—it points toward solutions. Among the most effective: chiropractic care. Research consistently demonstrates that chiropractic treatment provides safe, effective relief for the very condition causing more disability than any other on earth.

Unlike medications that mask symptoms while creating dependency risks, chiropractic care addresses the structural causes of low back pain. Unlike surgery that carries significant risks and mixed outcomes, chiropractic treatment is non-invasive and remarkably safe. Unlike the "wait and see" approach that allows acute pain to become chronic, chiropractic care intervenes effectively before disability sets in.

Prevention Is the Ultimate Cure

Perhaps most importantly, chiropractic care works as prevention. The same adjustments that relieve existing pain also prevent future episodes. Regular care maintains spinal alignment, preserves mobility, and catches developing problems before they join the 600 million statistic.

At Cromwell Family Chiropractic, Dr. Jonathan Cromwell, Dr. Timothy Shaw, Dr. John Dimitriou, and Dr. John Wetherbee have dedicated their careers to keeping Farmington residents out of this global statistic. Their approach combines immediate pain relief with long-term prevention strategies that protect spines for decades.

Don't Become a Statistic

You have a choice. You can wait until low back pain forces you to seek help, joining the 600 million people whose lives have been limited by this condition. Or you can act now—whether you're currently pain-free or experiencing early symptoms—to protect your spine and preserve your quality of life.



With over 300 five-star Google reviews, Cromwell Family Chiropractic represents Farmington's frontline defense against the world's leading cause of disability. We've helped thousands avoid becoming statistics, and we can help you too.

Visit www.cromwellfamilychiropractic.com or call (248) 477-1492 to schedule your consultation. In a world where 600 million people suffer from low back pain, be one of those who chose prevention over disability.