Chiropractic Adjustments Helpful for Easing Low Back Pain

Chiropractic Methods Found Effective during Treatment of Low Back Issues in Arlington

Most of us suffer from back ache at some point in our lives. Researchers estimate that nearly 1 out of 3 adults deal with some kind of regular spinal discomfort. Dr. Ernst and our talented staff see many back pain cases in our Arlington office, and we've found that chiropractic care is a great way to not only help you recover from back pain, it's also a great way to hold off future problems.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Chronic Back Injuries

A recent study from the University of Utah confirms what our Arlington patients have reported: your Arlington chiropractor is the best first option for an episode of back issue.

In this paper, 747 patients were treated for low back pain. Each patient was assessed based on the first person they sought treatment with, whether it was a primary care physician, a chiropractor, or a physiotherapist.

What the researchers found is that the subjects who first saw a chiropractor had less advanced imaging tests and fewer surgeries.

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

Dr. Ernst Can Help People Find Comfort From Back Pain

If you live near our Arlington office and would like to get out of pain, give our office a call today at (360) 659-8464 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.