My chiropractor has helped me ten times more than any "regular" doctor. All I can get from them is pain pills, muscle relaxers and steroids. I am trying to stay drug free as much as possible. I admit though that some nights Ibuprofen is my best friend (I just wish it was nice to my liver and kidneys).
One thing my chiro says that gives me hope is that if I still feel pain then the nerves are still alive and can regenerate. I ought to have nerves growing out of the top of my head from the recent pain brought on by the damp cold weather we have had.