Quicker Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Care

In our State College practice, it isn't unusual for us to see people troubled with sciatic nerve pain, and Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes has helped many of them improve with chiropractic adjustments. What makes chiropractic therapy so beneficial to those who suffer with sciatica discomfort? First, it shortens their time of recovery and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Proves Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who had abrupt low back pain that was clinically diagnosed as acute sciatica. The participants 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 adjustments, which is a 95% success rate. Moreover, the average length 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 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 employees from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Problems

If you live in State College and you suffer with sciatic pain, Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes is here to assist. Give us a call at (814) 308-9352 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.