Quicker Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic

In our Corvallis practice, it's common for us to see people suffering with sciatica, and Dr. Lach has helped many of them heal with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic treatment so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica? First, it lessens their recovery time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The authors found that all but two patients returned to their jobs after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, 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."

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 about 112,500 work days that could potentially be recovered each and every year solely by receiving chiropractic care. Not only could that increase productivity, but it would also decrease costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Sciatica Pain

If you live in Corvallis and you suffer from sciatica, Dr. Lach is here to help. Give us a call at (541) 754-1947 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.