A recently published study found adults who initially received chiropractic care for low back pain…

Can chiropractic care reduce the chances of low back surgery?

Research supports chiropractic spinal manipulation is effective for treating low back pain, yet until recently there has been limited research exploring whether chiropractic care is associated with a reduction in spine surgery.

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States with 13% of adults suffering from chronic low back pain.

A recently published study found adults who initially received chiropractic care for low back pain caused by disc herniation or sciatica were less likely to undergo disc surgery through two years’ follow-up.

This case supports the link between chiropractic care and a reduction is spinal surgery.

Research also supports chiropractic care as the lowest-cost first-line service.

And remember, H. J. Ross Company has over 40 years of experience in dealing with a wide range of chiropractic billing issues.

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