When back surgery doesn't work, the situation is called "failed back surgery syndrome." Ten percent to 40 percent of patients who undergo back surgery develop failed back surgery syndrome. It's a condition characterized by pain and decreased function.

In the past two decades, the number of back surgeries performed each year has skyrocketed. In 2001, over 122,000 low-back surgeries were performed nationwide, which represents a 220% increase from 1990. Back surgery is big business. However, it isn't always necessary. That's why it is essential to seek a chiropractic evaluation before resorting to surgery.

If you have undergone back surgery, it is still important to have a chiropractic evaluation. Research shows that chiropractic care is successful in eliminating back pain even when surgery has failed. Chiropractic resolves back pain without surgery or drugs. In fact, doctors of chiropractic work to prevent pain and dysfunction before symptoms arise.

Learn more about chiropractic's all-natural approach to eliminating back pain or if you'd like to know more about Chiropractic then you can visit our Chiropractor and Patient information resource at or purchase a voucher online to see a chiropractor now at a special reduced.