Quicker Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic

In our Jacksonville practice, it's common for us to see people troubled with sciatica pain, and Dr. Chanatry has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic care so helpful to those who suffer with this condition? For starters, it shortens their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who reported 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 went back to work after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, 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."

Given the fact 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 would that increase work productivity, but it might also reduce costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Jacksonville and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dr. Chanatry is here to help. Give us a call at (904) 743-6700 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.