Quicker Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Treatment

In our Burton office, it's common for us to see people suffering with sciatica pain, and Dr. Elganainy has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic care. What makes chiropractic therapy so beneficial to those who suffer with sciatica issues? First, it reduces their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Care Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The authors discovered that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, 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 lost 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 work productivity, but it would also lessen costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica Pain

If you live in Burton and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Elganainy is here to help. Give us a call at (810) 715-7746 and we'll work with you to find the source of your sciatica 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.