Quicker Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Treatment

In our Alpharetta office, it isn't uncommon for us to see patients troubled with sciatica pain, and Dr. Berklich has helped many of these people improve with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic treatment so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica pain? First off, it reduces their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Care Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic division, the authors looked at 44 patients who had sudden low back pain that was identified as acute sciatic nerve pain. The individuals were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean 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. Furthermore, the average amount of time that the patients 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 lost 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 work productivity, but it might also lessen costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Sciatica Problems

If you live in Alpharetta and you suffer from sciatica, Dr. Berklich is here to assist. Give us a call at (770) 475-2225 and we'll work with you to find the root cause 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.