Quicker Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic

In our Buffalo practice, it's common for us to see people struggling with sciatic nerve pain, and Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic adjustments. What makes chiropractic therapy so beneficial to those who suffer with sciatica issues? First off, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The researchers found that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average period 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 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 lessen costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Support From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Buffalo and you suffer with sciatic pain, Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. is here to help. Give us a call at (716) 854-1563 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.