Faster Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Adjustments

In our Noblesville practice, it isn't uncommon for us to see people suffering with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Dahlager has helped many of them heal with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic so beneficial to those who suffer with this condition? First off, it shortens their healing time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic 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 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 authors discovered that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average length of time that the individuals 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 lost 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 productivity, but it might also reduce costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Sciatica

If you live in Noblesville and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dr. Dahlager is here to help. Give us a call at (317) 214-7218 and we'll work with you to find the source of your sciatica 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.