Quicker Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Therapy

In our Parkland office, it isn't uncommon for us to see people suffering with sciatica pain, and Dr. Scharf has helped many of these people improve with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic treatment so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica discomfort? First, it reduces their recovery time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the article, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who presented with abrupt low back pain that was diagnosed as acute sciatica. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean 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. Moreover, 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."

Considering 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 productivity, but it could also decrease costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Discomfort

If you live in Parkland and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Scharf is here to help. Give us a call at (954) 227-0088 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.