As someone said it depends on the chiropractor and the doctor. After my aneurysm and re-branching surgery my vascular doctor was going to send me to a orthopedic doctor because I said I was still having pain in my left leg and groin it was also swelling which he completely ignored . Even his secretary said it didn't sound like a back problem with the swelling. Went to my chiro as soon as I could after surgery she did a few adjustments and the pain in my leg and groin went away. For the kind of surgery I had I would highly recommend my vascular surgeon. but for my back and when things are out of whack I go to my chiro. She gets rid of headaches and numbness in my feet too. I always come out of there with more energy too. However... you know you are getting old when your chiropractor went to high school with your daughter. LOL