My objection here is much like it was on the acupunture thread. I tried 4 different chiropractors to relieve a lower back "problem." I spent a ton of money, got some pain relief for awhile, but not a one of them ever diagnosed the actual problem which all the manipulation in the world wasn't going to fix.

And not all MD's are gung-ho surgeons either. The orthopedic doc I went to tried several approaches and said up front that surgery was a last resort. Back surgery is always a risk. After having the surgery, I've been without pain for almost 15 years.

Spaw