Faster Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Adjustments

In our Arlington practice, it isn't unusual for us to see patients troubled with sciatica, and Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic therapy. What makes chiropractic adjustments so useful to those who suffer with sciatica? First, it shortens their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic division, researchers looked at 44 patients who had abrupt low back pain that was diagnosed as acute sciatic nerve pain. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean follow-up being two years after treatment.

The authors discovered that all but two patients returned to work after receiving chiropractic adjustments, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average amount 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 over 170,000 workdays 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 would also diminish costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Comfort From Sciatica Pain

If you live in Arlington and you suffer with sciatica pain, Jefferson Spine & Injury Center is here to assist. Give us a call at (703) 933-9000 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.