Noblesville Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Care

In our Noblesville practice, it's common for us to see people troubled with sciatica, and Dr. Dahlager has helped many of them improve with chiropractic therapy. What makes chiropractic therapy so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica discomfort? First, it lessens their recovery time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The authors found that all but two patients went back to their jobs after receiving chiropractic adjustments, which is a 95% success rate. Moreover, 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 would that increase productivity, but it could also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Sciatica Discomfort

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