Some experts* estimate that as many as 80% of all of us will experience a back problem at some time in our lives. Back problems are common, which means that you may experience pain as well. Why wait until you're hurting to learn about your treatment options? You may not give this important decision the time and attention it needs to make the best choice when you're body is in pain. It is better to learn about the benefits of chiropractic treatment now.

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. Manipulation has been used primarily by Doctors of Chiropractic for the last century and 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 adjustment as the only safe and effective, drugless form of initial professional treatment for acute low back problems in adults.

Chiropractic adjustment has been used extensively by Americans for the last one hundred years. Satisfied chiropractic patients already know that Doctors of Chiropractic 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 adjustment may help you, ask Dr. Menzies.