Chiropractic Adjustments Can Alleviate Need for Back Surgery

Each year, over 500,000 people have back surgery in the US. Although sometimes it's necessary to have surgery for back discomfort, the reality is that if you can prevent this type of invasive procedure, you're often better off.

Dr. Jung is here to make sure that patients in Pinole have a natural, non-surgical option for back issues. We've helped many people recover from back pain without the need for surgery.

There are countless reasons to avoid unnecessary medical procedures: Surgeries often result in a longer recovery time and complications, neither of which is an acceptable scenario. Thankfully, as one study has found, chiropractic may actually keep you out of the operating room entirely.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps Prevent Back Surgery

In this paper, 1,885 workers with back injuries were examined over a three year period. When the workers first sought care with a surgeon, over 42 percent ended up having surgery for their pain. For those who saw only a chiropractor, only 1.5 percent had surgery!

These findings mean that chiropractic care can help you heal from back discomfort without surgical treatments.

If you live in the Pinole area, Dr. Jung can probably help you with your back issues. Give our office a call today at (510) 243-7500 for more information or an appointment.

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.