Chiropractic Treatment Can Alleviate Need for Back Surgery

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

Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center is here to make sure that patients in Mt Sterling have a healthy, non-surgical option for back problems. We've helped many patients recover from back pain without the need for surgery.

There are countless reasons to avoid unnecessary medical treatments: Surgeries often result in a longer recuperation time and additional complications, neither of which is an acceptable scenario. Fortunately, as one study has found, chiropractic care may actually keep you off the surgeon's table completely.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps Prevent Back Surgery

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

These findings demonstrate that chiropractic care can help you get relief from back discomfort without surgical treatments.

If you live in the Mt Sterling area, Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center can probably help you with your back issues. Give our office a call today at (859) 499-1009 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.