How to Avoid Surgery for Back Pain wiht Chiropractic Therapy

Although some people are still uncertain about chiropractic treatment, even the American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that adjustments should be tried prior to surgery - the one option that should be a last resort.

Dr. Bettencourt has seen many back pain patients in our Napa office who have been hurting for years and who are afraid that they might need an operation for their back problems. Dr. Bettencourt has had great success in helping patients recover and avoid risky back surgery, and the science backs up our experience.

Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery

For example, in a study conducted on almost 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 people who first sought treatment with chiropractic, proving that this non-invasive approach is very effective at keeping you out of the operating room.

Dr. Bettencourt Can Help People Find Comfort From Back Pain Without Surgery

There are options to risky medical procedures. Chiropractic Treatment is a proven effective and safe way to improve the function of your spine, which is the root cause of back pain. Dr. Bettencourt has helped many patients in Napa recover. Give our office a call today at (707) 257-3600 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.