Faster Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Care

In our Amite City practice, it isn't uncommon for us to see people troubled with sciatica, and The Culminating Experience Chiropractic Clinic has helped many of them improve with chiropractic therapy. What makes chiropractic treatment so useful to those who suffer with sciatica? First off, it shortens their healing time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who had abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatic nerve pain. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the average follow-up being two years after treatment.

The researchers found that all but two patients returned to their jobs after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average amount of time that the individuals 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 over 170,000 workdays were missed in 2013 due to employees dealing with back or spine-related issues, that is about 112,500 work days that could potentially be recovered each and every year solely by receiving chiropractic care. Not only could that increase productivity, but it would also lessen costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Discomfort

If you live in Amite City and you suffer with sciatica, The Culminating Experience Chiropractic Clinic is here to help. Give us a call at (985) 247-2898 and we'll work with you to find the root cause of your sciatic pain and get you back on the road to health.

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.