Quicker Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Care

In our Coraopolis practice, it isn't uncommon for us to see patients troubled with sciatica pain, and Moon Chiropractic has helped many of these people improve with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic care so beneficial to those who suffer with sciatica pain? First, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The researchers discovered that all but two patients returned to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average period of time that the patients 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 missed 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 would that increase work productivity, but it would also diminish costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Coraopolis and you suffer with sciatica pain, Moon Chiropractic is here to help. Give us a call at (724) 513-0521 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.