Is chiropractic OK after back/neck surgery?
Yes. It’s an unfortunate fact that up to half of individuals who have had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years after their surgery. Patients are then forced with the decision of if they should pursue additional surgery. Chiropractic may help prevent the need for repeated back surgeries. If chiropractic care is utilized prior to receiving surgery, quite often the surgery can be avoided in the first place. Chiropractic treatments may have to be adapted somewhat based on the type and area of the surgery. As in all cases, your treatment will be based on your individual needs, and if for some reason chiropractic is not a suitable treatment option in your case, the chiropractor will let you know that as well.
