Low Back Pain

So many people have found relief from back pain through chiropractic care that chiropractors often are thought of as back doctors. However, spinal problems can cause not only back pain but all sorts of health problems throughout the body. The US Agency for Health Care Policy and Research recently appointed a panel of medical experts who reviewed some 3,900 studies on care for acute low back pain. The panel rejected bed-rest, surgery (except rare cases), injections into the back, and all oral prescription drugs (such as antidepressants or steroids). In contrast, they found that spinal manipulation, which usually is performed by a chiropractor, "can be helpful for patients with acute low back problems." For pain, they found over-the-counter medications (aspirin, etc.) worked as well as prescriptions but with fewer side effects.

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective and reasonably priced alternative to many other low back pain treatment regimens. If you wish to explore effective options, consult with a chiropractor.