Faster Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic

In our Decatur practice, it's common for us to see people troubled with sciatica, and Dr. Harrison has helped many of these people recover with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic so useful to those who suffer with this condition? First, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the article, 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 sciatica. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the average 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. Furthermore, the average period 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 reduce costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Decatur and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Harrison is here to assist. Give us a call at (404) 325-2856 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.