Faster Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic

In our Memphis office, it isn't unusual for us to see patients troubled with sciatica, and Dynamic Chiropractic has helped many of these people recover with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica? First off, it reduces their recovery time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The authors discovered that all but two patients went back to their jobs after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average period of time that the individuals spent off work "was reduced by two thirds as compared with that associated with conventional medical treatment."

Given the fact 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 almost 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 decrease costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Memphis and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dynamic Chiropractic is here to help. Give us a call at (901) 757-8311 and we'll work with you to find the source 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.