What is better for lower back pain chiropractic therapy or physical therapy?

I was recently rear ended and physical therapy seems to be making the pain worse...not sure what to do..?

• after someone hit me from behind going 45mph...i contacted a lawyer since my neck was hurting.He is paying for physical therapy,which when i have to lay flat on my stomach and bend my head down for 15 mins,it is very painful.Ive explained this to the dr.and he said just keep doing it.He perscribed 5mg loratab twice a day,which helped some,but ive been out for over a wk now and he cant call in a refill untill next wk.After a very painful visit to physical therapy this morning,i refuse to go back,my neck hurts worse than it did after i was injured.I called my lawyer and explained the situation,he advised that i keep going and just wait till next wk for some more pain meds....this doesnt sound right to me...i keep small children all day as an occupation,and having a very hard time keeping up with them because im in pain...and waiting till next wk for some relief from pain doesnt seem like an option...any advice anyone??thanks!

• Answer:

  I have been in physical therapy for a few different injuries and the exercises they give you should never cause you pain. If you feel sore after or during the workout it is a good thing because it means that you are improving and giving your muscles a workout but if it is painful it is too much for you at this point. The physical therapist should know that and should give you easier exercises in order to build up to the more difficult ones. If you have to take pain pills like that other than maybe some Advil or Tylenol and using some ice, I would say that you could be making your injury worse. Try looking for a new physical therapist if possible because I do not think this one is doing you any good. I hope you heal back to full health in time. Good luck!