Quicker Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Care

In our West Palm Beach office, it's common for us to see people suffering with sciatica pain, and Dr. Dennis has helped many of these people recover with chiropractic treatment. What makes chiropractic care so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica discomfort? First off, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who reported abrupt 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 found that all but two patients returned to their jobs after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average amount 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 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 could that increase work productivity, but it might also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica Issues

If you live in West Palm Beach and you suffer with sciatica, Dr. Dennis is here to assist. Give us a call at (561) 966-6171 and we'll work with you to find the root cause of your sciatic pain 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.