Quicker Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Adjustments

In our Boardman practice, it isn't unusual for us to see patients suffering with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Carradine has helped many of these people recover with chiropractic treatment. What makes chiropractic therapy so useful to those who suffer with sciatica? For starters, it lessens their recovery time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who reported sudden low back pain that was clinically diagnosed as acute sciatic nerve pain. The individuals were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean follow-up being two years after treatment.

The authors found that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average period of time that the people spent off work "was reduced by two thirds as compared with that associated with conventional medical treatment."

Considering that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 170,450 days of work were lost in 2013 due to employees dealing with back or spine-related issues, that is nearly 112,500 work days that could potentially be recovered each and every year solely by receiving chiropractic care. Not only could that increase work productivity, but it could also reduce costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica Discomfort

If you live in Boardman and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Carradine is here to assist. Give us a call at (330) 758-4446 and we'll work with you to find the root cause of your sciatica and get you back on the road to recovery.

Orlin JR, Didriksen A. Results of chiropractic treatment of lumbopelvic fixation in 44 patients admitted to an orthopedic department. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2007;30(2):135-139.