Right on bob, you seem to agree with everything I said..... Don't know what you don't agree with?

Manipulation is more likerly to help in conjunction normal physio techniques (massage and excise).

Unfournatly a physio can't take and read x rays.

So with that in mind seeing a Chiro with save you a lot of trouble e.g. Referral to and fro.

NOTE: There is NO undergrad physio technique (UK) that chiropractors and osteopaths arn't trained in so don't worry.

manipulation is a tech that works well for chronic lower back pain. As noted in the NHS advisor board NICE. Also used outwardly by tiger woods, red bull F1 team and usan bolt.

(As each practitioner works in a evidence based manner they can choose the tech that is best for your clinically diagnosed condition.)

All a patient needs is a practitioner that is proficient in many skills.

Proficiency in manipulation doesn't matter so much for pain/injury in the extremities because pain is rarely generated for the joints in these locations/structures.

However in the that spine and pelvis the facet and SI joints are massive pain generators. Hence manipulation a joint specific tech works very well here.

Chiropractors have the added undergrad skill of being trained in muskuloskelatal radiology.

Given your: complaint area, need for more imaging and previously unsuccessful physio therapy.

My recommendation would stand you in good stead.

Good luck