Faster Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Therapy

In our Decatur office, it's common for us to see patients troubled with sciatica pain, and Dr. Harrison has helped many of these people improve with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic care so useful to those who suffer with sciatica issues? For starters, it lessens their recovery time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, the authors looked at 44 patients who had abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatica. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the average follow-up being two years after treatment.

The researchers discovered 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 people 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 nearly 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 would also decrease costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Relief From Sciatica Problems

If you live in Decatur and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dr. Harrison is here to assist. Give us a call at (404) 325-2856 and we'll work with you to find the source 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.