Can a person who has had back surgery see a chiropractor?
Yes, chiropractic treatment may help prevent repeated operations due to ‘Failed Back Surgery Syndrome’ – resulting from a return of original symptoms months or years after spinal surgery requiring additional back surgery. This is possible only after the break has healed completely. A broken bone forms a callus or bone scar when it heals that is stronger than the rest of the bone which should dispel any concerns about the safety of an adjustment. People who have had broken bones need chiropractic checkups because accidents usually cause spinal subluxations.
Yes. It’s an unfortunate fact that up to half of those who had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years later. They then face the prospect of additional surgery. This too common occurrence is known as “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.” Chiropractic may help prevent repeated back surgeries. In fact, if chiropractic care is initially utilized back surgery can often be avoided in the first place.