Chiropractic Care Before Surgery, Says AMA

Chiropractic is Great for Back Pain Before Medical Procedures

Although some people are still hesitant about chiropractic adjustments, even the American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that adjustments should be tried prior to surgical treatment - the one option that should be a last resort.

Dr. Kallio has seen many back pain patients in our Lincoln office who have been hurting for years and who are worried that they might need an operation for their back pain. Dr. Kallio has had great success in helping patients recover and avoid risky back surgery, and the science backs up our experience.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery

For example, in one study carried out on about 2,000 Washington State employees who suffered from a back injury while at work, more than 40% who saw a surgeon first following their injury found themselves having back surgery within three years. That compares to just 1.5% of the patients who first sought treatment with chiropractic, showing that this non-invasive approach is very effective at keeping you off the operating table.

Dr. Kallio Can Help Patients Find Relief From Back Pain Without Surgery

There are alternatives to risky medical procedures. Chiropractic Adjustments is a proven effective and safe way to improve the function of your spine, which is the root cause of back pain. Dr. Kallio has helped many patients in Lincoln recover. Give our office a call today at (402) 484-5166 for an appointment.

Reference

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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.