Chiropractic Treatment Valuable for Easing Back Issues

Most of us suffer from back problems at some point in our lives. Researchers estimate that nearly 1 out of 3 adults deal with some kind of regular spinal problem. Dr. Slater and our talented staff see many back pain cases in our Saint Paul office, and we've found that chiropractic care is a great way to not only help you heal from back pain, it's also a great way to protect against future episodes.

Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Chronic Back Issues

A recent study from the University of Utah verifies what our Saint Paul patients have experienced: your Saint Paul chiropractor is the best first option for an event of back problem.

In this study, 747 participants were treated for low back injury. Each person 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 found is that the men and women who first saw a chiropractor had less advanced imaging tests and fewer surgeries.

Other papers have found the same results. A 2012 study reported 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. Slater and our team help your body heal with gentle chiropractic adjustments that don't use drugs or risky surgical procedures.

Dr. Slater Can Help People Find Relief From Back Discomfort

If you live near our Saint Paul office and would like to get out of pain, give our office a call today at (651) 699-3366 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.