Quicker Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Adjustments

Brooklyn Heights Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Adjustments

In our Brooklyn Heights practice, it isn't uncommon for us to see people suffering with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Jonathan A. Spitz, DC has helped many of them heal with chiropractic treatment. What makes chiropractic treatment so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica issues? First off, it shortens their time of recovery and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Proves 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 had abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatica. 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 care, which is a 95% success rate. Moreover, the average period 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 about 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 could also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Brooklyn Heights and you suffer with sciatic pain, Dr. Jonathan A. Spitz, DC is here to assist. Give us a call at (718) 237-5117 and we'll work with you to find the source 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.