Scientific article in J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014;xx:1-10.

Cost-effectiveness Of Manual Therapy For The Management Of Musculoskeletal Conditions.

Concludes:
Preliminary evidence from this review shows some economic advantage of manual therapy relative to other interventions used for the management of musculoskeletal conditions, indicating that some manual therapy techniques may be more cost-effective than usual GP care, spinal stabilization, GP advice, advice to remain active, or brief pain management for improving low back and shoulder pain/disability.