The Benefits of Chiropractic Some experts estimates 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. Theodore S. Savvas Jr.. *Vallfors B. Acute, Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Symptoms, Absenteeism and Working Environment. Scan J Rehab Med Suppl 1985; 11: 1-98.