“Should I see a chiropractor for back pain?”
I am a 39 year old female and I have back pain. Should I see a chiropractor for back pain?
12 Answers
yes
Chiropractors should be your first resort for pain in your back. Although chiropractic is not just for back and neck pain; we are very good at treating it.
Chiropractors have a high success rate and relatively low cost compared to standard medical treatment. You should seek a qualified health care professional who will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start.
Yes!!! But you would have to be examined to determine the cause of your back pain to treat it more effectively.
Yes, that would be a wise first step.
Yes! Pain is the body's way of saying that something needs to change. When pain shows up in the body there is dysfunction and damage that builds up in the spine before pain is present. You are so smart for seeking care for your back pain and to choose chiropractic as a drug-free and surgery-free approach to get you better.
Yes. Chiropractic or spinal care is the primary choice for back pain. Of course, there are a few exceptions. If there is cancer or fractures, chiropractic is contra-indicated. I once did a missionary tour with medical doctors to Nicaragua, and saw many people with chronic back pain. Most of the people got immediate relief.
Definitely! That's what we're good at!
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS
That would always be my first choice when dealing with low back pain. Chiropractic is non-invasive and it’s goal is to get your body/pain/issue to heal itself naturally without drugs or medication or surgery.
YES ! Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) are licensed doctors who does diagnosis and either preforms and/or recommends treatment. That includes all areas of the neuromuscular system. The question is what is causing the problem with the area and that requires diagnosis. Diagnosis can't be done without an examination. If the cause is appropriate and responsive to conservative care then Chiropractic care with it's many therapeutic treatments is important and appropriate. Even if the problem has a permanent and/or structural component the treatments may still help, but may not totally eliminate the underlying cause. Don't wait to have the examination, as the sooner the problems is detected and treated the better.
yes!
Absolutely! Chiropractic is considered to be the best first treatment option for back pain.
