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Some experts* estimate that
as many as 80% of all of us will experience a back problem at some time in our
lives?.
Because back problems are this common it's probably going to happen
to you too! Shouldn't you find out what to do about it before it happens rather
than after? Why wait until you're hurting to learn about your treatment options? When
you're hurting you may not give this important decision the time and attention
it needs to make the best choice.
Here
are the facts about manipulation as a treatment for back problems: Manipulation,
also frequently called the chiropractic adjustment, is one of several established
forms of treatment used for back problems. Used primarily by Doctors of Chiropractic
(DC) for the last century, manipulation has been largely ignored by most others
in the health care community until recently. Now, with today's growing emphasis
on effective and economic health treatment, manipulation is receiving much more
widespread attention. In fact, after an extensive study of all currently available
care for low back problems, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research - a
federal government research organization - recommends that low back pain sufferers
choose the most conservative care first, and recommends spinal manipulation as
the ONLY safe and effective, DRUGLESS form of initial professional treatment for
acute low back problems in adults.
Chiropractic manipulation has been used extensively by Americans for the last
one hundred years. Satisfied chiropractic patients already know that DCs are uniquely
trained and experienced in diagnosing back problems, and the most skilled in using
manipulation for the treatment of back pain and related disorders. To learn more
about the federal government's recommendations and how chiropractic manipulation
may help you, ask Dr. *Vallfors
B. Acute, Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Symptoms, Absenteeism and
Working Environment. Scan J Rehab Med Suppl 1985; 11: 1-98.
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