Chiropractic Treatment Suitable for Easing Back Issues

Most of us suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Researchers estimate that nearly 1 out of 3 adults deal with some kind of regular spinal pain. Dr. Harrison and our talented staff see many back pain cases in our Decatur office, and we've found that chiropractic care is a highly effective way to not only help you heal from back pain, it's also a great way to hold off future issues.

Research Shows Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Chronic Back Injuries

A recent study from the University of Utah verifies what our Decatur patients have reported: your Decatur chiropractor is the best first choice for an episode of back pain.

In this article, 747 participants were treated for low back problem. Each patient was evaluated based on the first person they sought treatment with, whether it was a primary care physician, a chiropractor, or a physiotherapist.

What the authors discovered is that the men and women who first saw a chiropractor had fewer advanced imaging tests and fewer surgical procedures.

Other papers have found the same results. A 2012 study found that chiropractic patients had the best functional recovery and pain relief for chronic back pain.

Chiropractic works by restoring the natural, pain-free function of your spine. Dr. Harrison and our team help your body heal with gentle chiropractic adjustments that don't use drugs or risky surgical procedures.

Dr. Harrison Can Help People Find Relief From Back Injuries

If you live near our Decatur office and would like to get out of pain, give our office a call today at (404) 325-2856 for an appointment.

Reference

Fritz JM, Kim J, Dorius J. Importance of the type of provider seen to begin health care for a new episode of low back pain: associations with future utilization and costs. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 2015(Sep 29).

Cecchi F, et al. Predictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2012;48:371-8.