Chiropractic Adjustments Can Alleviate Need for Back Surgery

The latest numbers show that there are over 500,000 spinal surgeries each year in the US. Although in some cases it's necessary to have surgery for back problems, the fact is that if you can avoid this type of invasive procedure, you're often better off.

Dr. Covington is here to make sure that patients in Yakima have a healthy, non-surgical option for back pain. We've helped many people recover from back pain without the need for surgery.

There are plenty of reasons to avoid unnecessary medical procedures: Surgeries often result in a longer recuperation time and additional complications, neither of which is a desirable scenario. Luckily, as one study has found, chiropractic care may actually keep you out of the operating room entirely.

Research Proves Chiropractic Therapy Helps Prevent Back Surgery

In this study, about 1,900 workers with back injuries were assessed over a three year period. When the workers first sought care 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 suggest that chiropractic care can help you heal from back problems without surgical procedures.

If you live in the Yakima area, Dr. Covington can probably help you with your back problems. Give our office a call today at (509) 895-7535 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.