Hi, Chris. That was a very good and helpful chiropractor who said your pain is from TMS.
You don't need surgery. I urge you to start the Structured Educational Program, free in the subforum on this web site. It will help you to learn more about TMS and the emotional causes of pain.
My favorite TMS healing techniques are deep breathing, mindfulness (living in the present moment), and journaling to discover the emotional causes of pain.
There also are some excellent free videos about TMS and Dr. Sarno on Youtube. Also lots of relaxation videos there.
It's good to think of TMS as a journey. It is more than just healing from pain. It is an adventure in self-discovery that helps us to be happier and healthier than we ever imagined. And without medication or surgery.