How deep is that ?

There are both good and bad chiropractors. They can definitely help. The best ones help you with the root cause such as a weak core. There are a few that make wild claims like they can cure strep throat with an adjustment. Avoid those.

Go regularly. Keeps me aligned.

I use a chiropractor, it has definitely not been a long term fix for me, but I ruptured a disc a few years back and was told that it will never be 100% again… I usually go about every 2-3 months just to help get it slipped back in

Hope you feel better soon

I know someone who is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. They would not recommend you to see a chiropractor but they said something once that I thought was interesting which was that chiropractors are doing the same kind of "manipulations" as she would or could but that chiropractors do them in situations where they would be considered too high risk and that she would be more likely to go a physical therapy route rather than a quick adjustment with a patient. I thought it was revealing because its essentially saying yeah there is something to what they are doing but not addressing root causes.

I have gone to a chiropractor before, been adjusted, several times etc. And many in my family have. I would say the only time I have witnessed a chiropractor actually fix something was when a family members rib seemed to be dislocated after sleeping on their stomach. It hurt to breath deeply. The chiropractor performed a manipulation, there was a pop and all was normal after that, pain went away.

There are some cases of strokes following neck manipulations by chiropractors. which I presume ii part of what my doctor friend would point to. they are rare but there is an association.

Finally in my own journey to remedy pain I found "trigger point" massage. Which is worth looking into. I have seen remarkable results in people from15 minutes, increasing range of motion and reducing pain. a book online can help you find and apply it to yourself. For myself I use a combo of massage, ice, and over the counter pain relievers, I think what I have are run of the mill migraines that flare from time to time starting in my shoulders up the neck and across my face/ temple-cheeck. Good luck hope you find a resolution .

Principled chiropraTORS look to remove interferences (called subluxations) so that you can have a proper and unimpeded nervous system flow to every part of your body. They do this with precision via an adjustment (not a "manipulation"), which gets to the root of a whole lot of issues. A typical back pain that shows up suddenly is just revealing ("suddenly") what was lurking under the surface for who knows how long. Just like any other profession, there are good chiro's and bad ones. Look for a practice that is full of people who take responsibility for their own health seriously and make a healthy spine and nervous system part of their lifestyle. Watch out for docs who are deep in the weeds of an insurance model or are happy just to see you only when you're in pain (that's kind of like saying you'll only eat healthy when you're sick). Many chiros also coach in lifestyle and dietary issues. It's worth finding a good one; ask around as the best ones are always word of mouth. The AMA tried to put them out of business and they're still at it with their ultra rare neck-stroke stories that not only provide no context but fail to address how many people die every year due to properly prescribed medications. I happen to be married to a principled Chiro (one who understands the history, philosophy, and art of chiropractic) but after seeing the decades of results of those who get adjusted and those who don't, I pray I'll never be far from getting my spine checked and receiving a good chiropractic adjustment when needed (esp before pain shows up). In any case, I hope you feel better real soon.

I went to them for years until in 2020, 48 hours after seeing one, I began to have horrible pain and turned out to be an L5 herniated disk and L4 annular fissure. Also, after that appt, I felt high as a kite, which I had never experienced to that degree after chiro work. I now mix massage, hanging upside down, cryotherapy, stretches from a PT that are specific for my lower back, and yin yoga for self care. Hope your back is feeling better.