Can I Avoid Surgery with Chiropractic Care?

Research shows that the likelihood of surgery when a Doctor of Chiropractic is your first point of contact is 1.5%, whereas the likelihood of surgery when a Medical Doctor is your first point of contact is 42.7%. Does this mean a person should not seek medical attention or that going to their Medical Doctor when they experience back pain is wrong? No, absolutely not! There are many Medical Doctors that will work to avoid surgery, they make up the 57.3%.

The primary point of the research is to say that a Doctor of Chiropractic is not only effective in the treatment of back pain but can help you avoid surgery now and in the future. Although both types of doctors are helpful and aid in the treatment and care of patients experiencing back pain, the conservative approach is less invasive and costly to the patient.

We refer many patients to their medical provider when it is appropriate and further action is needed. At Bend Spinal Care, Dr. Pope and Dr. Welker seek to provide the most effective care to minimize current pain and future exacerbations. Ask them how your pain can be treated with chiropractic, physical therapy and other current treatment measures available at Bend Spinal Care.