The Evidence for Chiropractic and Back Pain Should You See A Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the UK, affecting roughly 80% of adults at some point in their lives. If you are struggling with a "tweaked" back or chronic stiffness, you may be wondering if a chiropractor is the right choice. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)  guidelines actually recommend manual therapy—such as spinal manip