- The 16-34 age group make up 20% of people treated for back and neck conditions in India
- The percentage of young population going for back pain treatment is the highest in New Delhi
- 45% people neglect their pain for more than 7 weeks which results to delayed treatment
- The treatment rate in women is lower than men. 46% of women opt for treatment compared to 54% in men
- 73% people try other treatments that are not successful before spine rehabilitation
- 62% people do not opt for spine surgeries
- The most common pain is the lower back pain and Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc) is the most common condition experienced by patients
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