IMAC Partners with Fortune 500 Company to Launch In-Store Spinal Care
IMAC Holdings has launched a new subsidiary, The Back Space, in partnership with a Fortune 500 company to provide chiropractic and spinal care services. The initiative aims to cater to the 60 million Americans suffering from back and neck pain. The Back Space will open at least five retail healthcare centers, offering treatments priced at $25 or less. Each center will average 800 square feet and require minimal investment. This new venture is expected to enhance IMAC's business model and meet growing demand in the chiropractic market, valued at approximately $12.3 billion.
- Launch of The Back Space subsidiary expands service offerings for IMAC.
- Targeting 60 million Americans with affordable chiropractic care.
- Minimal investment required for opening new locations.
- Potential for rapid scaling after successful test market.
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The Back Space will deliver chiropractic and spinal care services in a multi-store test market
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAC Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMAC), today announced a strategic partnership with a Fortune 500 company by launching its new wholly-owned subsidiary The Back Space, LLC (www.back.co). The Back Space will operate retail healthcare centers specializing in chiropractic and spinal care services inside the partner’s locations. The first location is scheduled to open in April.
The Back Space will specialize in treatments for back and neck pain, soft-tissue recovery, muscle tension and spinal wellness while providing chiropractic adjustments, nerve and muscle stimulation, and percussion tool therapies. Each service will be priced at
“We have witnessed a strong demand for spinal care in our IMAC locations and The Back Space will provide convenient and affordable treatments for the 60 million Americans that suffer from back or neck pain,” said Matt Wallis, Chief Operating Officer of IMAC Holdings. “We are excited to launch The Back Space because helping people get back to living their best life is IMAC’s purpose,” he added.
The Back Space will initially open at least five locations as part of a test market with the Fortune 500 partner. The stores will average 800 square feet and require minimal structural and equipment investment to open for customers.
According to the United States Chiropractic Association, back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and is the most common reason reported for missed work. Experts estimate that up to 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives, regardless of their age, gender or economic status.
“The Back Space has the ability to scale quickly after the concept is proven during the test market period,” stated Jeffrey Ervin, IMAC Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer. “This initiative complements our medical clinics, providing another point of entry for consumers with chronic pain that require further medical assistance. I am very excited about the progress we have made to execute our business development initiatives in 2021,” he concluded.
The U.S. chiropractic market has been estimated at approximately
About IMAC Holdings, Inc.
IMAC was created in March 2015 to expand on the footprint of the original IMAC Regeneration Center, which opened in Kentucky in August 2000. IMAC Regeneration Centers combine life-science advancements with traditional medical care for movement restricting diseases and conditions. IMAC owns or manages more than 15 outpatient clinics that provide regenerative, orthopedic and minimally invasive procedures and therapies. It has partnered with several active and former professional athletes including Ozzie Smith, David Price, Mike Ditka and Tony Delk. IMAC’s outpatient medical clinics emphasize treating sports and orthopedic injuries and movement-restricting diseases without surgery or opioids. More information about IMAC Holdings, Inc. is available at www.imacregeneration.com.
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