New report warns of widespread ineffectiveness of lower back pain treatments

Good Morning America recently ran a segment concerning the 3 papers just published in the Lancet medical journal. These papers state that much of the treatment of low back pain is not based on current research and is ineffective. The papers analyzed the evidence and recommends as a first line activity, superficial heat, spinal manipulation (94% of which is performed by chiropractors), massage, and acupuncture. 
Does this sound like good recommendations to you?

New report warns of widespread ineffectiveness of lower back pain treatments

VA Pain Conference: Manipulation Among 9 Nondrug Therapies Recommended

Spinal manipulation is one of nine nondrug therapies VA pain experts recommend for implementation across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for treatment of chronic pain. Authors say integration of the nondrug approaches in primary care, pain care and mental health settings should be a priority and could potentially make VHA a model for improving treatment of chronic pain nationwide. 
Do you think this is good policy to implement?
VA Pain Conference: Manipulation Among 9 Nondrug Therapies Recommended

Congress Passes Legislation Expanding Veteran Access to Nondrug Chiropractic Services

Congress has approved a plan to expand access to chiropractic’s nondrug approach to pain relief to veterans. This will expand chiropractic services to even more of the VA hospitals to reduce surgeries and opioid prescribing.
Do you think this will be beneficial for veterans?
Congress Passes Legislation Expanding Veteran Access to Nondrug Chiropractic Services

CHIROPRACTIC CARE & THE OLYMPICS: HOW DCS HELP OLYMPIC ATHLETES REACH PEAK PERFORMANCE

Doctors of chiropractic have been working on US Olympic teams since 1980.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE & THE OLYMPICS: HOW DCS HELP OLYMPIC ATHLETES REACH PEAK PERFORMANCE

House Introduces Bill to Expand Chiropractic Access to Military Retirees, Families

A bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives and would expand access to chiropractic services to military retirees, dependents and survivors through the Department of Defense TRICARE health program.
It would also establish, in the wake of the nationwide opioid crisis, an important non-drug option for pain management in the program.
Do you think this would be beneficial for the military and their families?
House Introduces Bill to Expand Chiropractic Access to Military Retirees, Families

doctors of chiropractic provide qualified, effective care to some 35.5 million American adults,

As primary care professionals for spinal health and well-being, doctors of chiropractic provide qualified, effective care to some 35.5 million American adults, who seek chiropractic care each year to promote health, alleviate pain and improve quality of life.

Smoking Leads to Spine Surgery

Many of my patients are surprised when I inform them that smoking is a risk factor for spinal disorders and back pain because it restricts blood flow and promotes inflammation in the spine. A recent study in the Spine Journal found that smokers are up to 46% more likely to get surgery for spinal stenosis.
Does this surprise anyone?
Smoking Leads to Spine Surgery