Recent research says that treatments like spinal injections can dramatically increase your risk of a broken back
The scary part is over 9 million of these injections are performed every year for spinal pain!
New research has shown a 21% increased risk of a spinal fracture after every epidural steroid injection.
Spinal fractures are not fun and often require further medical treatment and sometimes even result in surgery. Stay conservative first! Our doctors and staff have powerful tools for treating spinal pain and can help design an exercise plan to stay healthy.
Research shows spinal adjustments as one of the best forms of care to reduce pain, increase function, and improve overall quality of life.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15389176
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23780532
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