There are choices regarding back pain. People may chose to ignore it, which may cause an increase in spinal problems, or chose to take medicine, which only masks the root cause of the pain. Another option may be bed rest, which can prolong the pain. Physical therapy may be an option if a person’s pain is primarily muscular; however, therapy stresses the malfunctioning joints. Surgery should only be considered as a last resort. Chiropractic addresses the root issues regarding back pain.