I have a couple of buddies who are DOs and I have used them for manipulation when unbeknownst to me, I had a C5-C6 compromise problem causing pain to radiate down my left arm with the hot poker sensation. The treatment left me with less pain and able to move more freely.
IMHO, tdd is correct, the DO is more trustworthy than the Chiro, has a medical degree, and will not claim to be able to cure everything from influenza to eczema by manipulation. They are not cheap though.
The DOs told me that this is a common injury for jumpers from the opening shocks of parachutes snapping your head back while several extra pounds of Kevlar are attached. Who knew? 
I would give a DO a try before surgery, but if the injections help, then no worries.
TR
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