re: Chiropractor for short term fix?

In my case of recurrent and chronic lower back pain, yes it was worth it for 1 to 3 days of relief. My chiropractor was also a physical therapist and that helped.

I would not let them do the neck manipulation or "crack your neck" whatever it's called. That has some risk of causing more problems than it solves.

Orthopedic docs are surgeons I'd try some other type first that specializes in back or neck pain.

Good luck that pain is a MFer.