It is estimated that more people see chiropractors for back problems than for all other ailments combined. Traditional chiropractic therapy relies on spinal manipulation to correct misaligned vertebrae, which may be responsible for problems anywhere along the spine.

When the vertebrae of the spine become misaligned through trauma or repetitive injury, two major consequences will result: (1) the range of motion becomes limited and (2) spinal nerves emerging from the spinal cord are compromised.

Misalignment of the vertebrae in the spine can cause the joints to press on the spinal nerves, leading to direct pain in the back and possibly "referred" pain in other parts of the body. By helping restore motion to poorly functioning vertebrae, chiropractic therapy diminishes the accompanying pain and muscle spasms.