Chiropractic Treatment Can Alleviate Need for Back Surgery

The latest numbers show that there are over 500,000 spinal surgeries annually in the US. Although in some cases it's necessary to have back surgery, the fact is that if you can avoid this type of invasive procedure, you're often better off.

Jefferson Spine & Injury Center is here to make sure that people in Arlington 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 recuperation time and complications, neither of which is an acceptable scenario. Fortunately, as one medical study has found, chiropractic may actually keep you off the surgeon's table altogether.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment Helps Avoid Back Surgery

In this study, about 1,900 workers with back injuries were evaluated over a three year period. When the workers first sought care with a surgeon, over 42 percent wound up having back surgery. For those who saw only a chiropractor, only 1.5 percent had surgery!

These findings imply that chiropractic care can help you get relief from back problems without surgical procedures.

If you live in the Arlington area, Jefferson Spine & Injury Center can probably help you with your back discomfort. Give our office a call today at (703) 933-9000 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.