In 2001 a Swedish commission (SBU) published a report on acute back- and neck pain in which it was noted that the chiropractic research has developed greatly in the last ten years. The research is of a high standard and shows that chiropractic is effective in treating spinal conditions. In the report from SBU scientists have put together the latest research about back problems. The conclusion is that chiropractic and the methods of treatment that chiropractors use are very effective at easing pain coming from the back. The whole report can be found at www.sbu.se and is called "Ont i ryggen, ont i nacken"

In the Australian report - Australian Acute Musculoskeletal Pain Guidelines Group (2003) it was established that acute problems manipulative treatment is best available care. The whole report can be found at www.nhmrc.gov.au

Manipulative treatment, with the emphasis on chiropractic treatment, has in studies (Manga 1991, 1998) shown a better effect than traditional medical care. Both cost effectivity and patient satisfaction are higher under chiropractic care. The report can be found at www.chiropractic.on.ca