Chiropractic Treatment Can Alleviate Need for Back Surgery

Each year, over 500,000 people have back surgery in the US. Although sometimes it's necessary to have surgery for back problems, the reality is that if you can prevent this type of invasive procedure, you're often better off.

Gadsden Family Chiropractic is here to make sure that people in Gadsden have a healthy, non-surgical option for back problems. We've helped many patients get relief from back pain without the need for surgery.

There are plenty of reasons to avoid unnecessary medical treatments: Surgeries often result in a longer recovery time and complications, neither of which is a desirable scenario. Luckily, as one medical study has found, chiropractic adjustments may actually keep you out of the operating room altogether.

Research Shows Chiropractic Treatment Helps Prevent Back Surgery

In this report, about 1,900 workers with back injuries were assessed over a three year period. When the workers first sought treatment with a surgeon, over 42 percent ended up having back surgery. For subjects who saw only a chiropractor, only 1.5 percent had surgery!

These findings mean that chiropractic care can help you get relief from back pain without surgery.

If you live in the Gadsden area, Gadsden Family Chiropractic can probably help you with your back problems. Give our office a call today at (256) 543-3033 for more information or an appointment.

Keeney BJ, Fulton-Kehoe D, Turner JA, et al. Early predictors of lumbar spine surgery after occupational back injury: results from a prospective study of workers in Washington State. Spine 2013;38(11):953-964.