May 25 to May 31 is National Spinal Health Week, which is a national initiative by the Chiropractic Association of Australia.

Research shows 80 per cent of the population has back pain in their lifetime.

Highlands Family Chiropractic chiropractor Dr Peter Burt said the percentage of the population that saw a chiropractor was far lower than the number of people who experienced back pain.

"It is important for your health to get regular spinal checks, as well as a good diet and exercise," he said.

"You shouldn't wait until you're in pain.

"Seeing a chiropractor doesn't mean you'll never have back pain, but the time between flare ups will be longer and it won't be as severe or last as long."

Chiropractic is now the third largest health care in Australia with just under a quarter of a million visits each week.

"It's no longer seen as an alternative health care," Dr Burt said.

"People are now using it as a first choice, primary health care."

Dr Burt said chiropractic was a treatment for everyone.

"I tell my patients that one adjustment in a kid is the equivalent of about 50 in an adult," he said.

"As we get older our bodies take longer to heal, but everyone benefits from chiropractic treatment."