In 2012, NHIS found that close to 55 percent of Americans experience some form of pain, and 11 percent – 25.3 million adults – feel pain daily.

How do we deal with pain? Over-the-counter pain killers, cortisone injections, chiropractors, surgery, topicals and analgesics. The amount spent on pain relief by people above 50 years old ranges between $56 and $145 per day, according to a 2008-2014 study. This estimate does not account for an employee’s days taken off work, cost of medical insurance, or worker’s comp – factors that impact the U.S. economy.