March 03, 2025
AMA Recommends Chiropractic Care Before Surgery
Chiropractic is Great for Back Pain Before Surgery
Although some people are still skeptical about chiropractic therapy, even the American Medical Association (AMA) suggests that adjustments should be tried prior to surgery - the one option that should be a last resort.
Dr. Wagner has seen many back pain patients in our Alexandria office who have been suffering for years and who are afraid that they might need an operation for their back discomfort. Dr. Wagner has had great success in helping patients heal from and avoid risky back surgery, and the science backs up our experience.
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Helps You Avoid Risky Surgery
Recently, in one study carried out on nearly 2,000 Washington State employees who suffered from a back injury while at work, more than 42% who saw a surgeon first following their injury found themselves having back surgery within three years. That compares to just 1.5% of the patients who first sought treatment with chiropractic, showing that this non-invasive approach is very effective at keeping you out of the operating room.
Dr. Wagner Can Help Patients Find Relief From Back Pain Without Surgery
There are alternatives to risky medical procedures. Chiropractic Treatment is a proven effective and safe way to improve the function of your spine, which is the root cause of back pain. Dr. Wagner has helped many patients in Alexandria get relief. Give our office a call today at (859) 448-0056 for an appointment.
Reference
Goodman DM, Burke AE, Livingston. Low Back Pain. The Journal of the American Medical Association 2013;309(16);1738.
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.
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Wagner Chiropractic in Alexandria, Kentucky provides quality care to the Northern Kentucky area through the expertise of Dr. Michael Wagner. Dr. Michael Wagner has been providing Chiropractic care to individuals and their families for over 10 years with a focus in spinal care, muscle therapy and weight loss. We also serve the people of Cold Spring and Highland Heights.