Chiropractic Care Before Surgery, Says AMA

Although some people are still uncertain about chiropractic therapy, 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.

Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has seen many back pain patients in our Arlington office who have been in pain for years and who are worried that they might need an operation for their back pain. Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has had great success in helping patients recover and avoid risky back surgery, and the science backs up our experience.

Research Shows Chiropractic Therapy Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery

Recently, in a study carried out on nearly 2,000 Washington State employees who suffered from a back injury while on the job, 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 people who first sought treatment with chiropractic care, proving that this natural approach is extremely effective at keeping you off the operating table.

Jefferson Spine & Injury Center Can Help People Find Comfort From Back Pain Without Surgery

There are options to risky medical procedures. Chiropractic Therapy is a proven effective and safe way to improve the function of your spine, which is the root cause of back pain. Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has helped many patients in Arlington recover. Give our office a call today at (703) 933-9000 for an appointment.

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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.