Faster Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Care

In our Jacksonville, FL practice, it isn't unusual for us to see patients troubled with sciatica pain, and Dr. Chanatry has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic care so useful to those who suffer with this condition? First, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, the authors looked at 44 patients who reported sudden low back pain that was 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 researchers found that all but two patients returned to their jobs after receiving chiropractic adjustments, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average length of time that the patients 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 could also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Jacksonville, FL and you suffer with sciatica, Dr. Chanatry is here to help. Give us a call at (904) 743-6700 and we'll work with you to find the source 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.