How to Avoid Surgery for Back Pain

Although some people are still hesitant about chiropractic care and/or osteopathic treatments, even the American Medical Association (AMA) suggests that adjustments should be tried prior to surgery--the one option that should be a last resort.

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

Research Shows Chiropractic Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery

For example, in one study carried out on about 2,000 Washington State workers 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 individuals who first sought treatment with chiropractic, proving that this non-invasive approach is extremely effective at keeping you out of the operating room.

Dr. Marsh Can Help People Find Relief From Back Pain Without Surgery

There are alternatives to risky medical procedures. Chiropractic and osteopathic treatments are proven effective and safe ways to improve the function of your spine, which is the root cause of back pain. Dr. Marsh has helped many patients in West New York recover. Give our office a call today at (201) 869-0830 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.