Chiropractic Therapy Before Surgery, Says AMA

Although some people are still hesitant 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.

Dr. Covington has seen many back pain patients in our Yakima office who have been suffering for years and who are worried that they might need an operation for their back problems. Dr. Covington has had great success in helping patients heal from and avoid risky back surgery, and the science backs up our experience.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery

Recently, in one study conducted on almost 2,000 Washington State employees who suffered from a back injury while on the job, more than 42% who saw a surgeon first following their injury found themselves having back surgery within three years. That compares to just 1.5% of the individuals who first sought treatment with chiropractic care, proving that this natural approach is very effective at keeping you off the operating table.

Dr. Covington 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. Dr. Covington has helped many patients in Yakima get relief. Give our office a call today at (509) 895-7535 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.