Faster Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Therapy

In our New York office, it's common for us to see people troubled with sciatica pain, and Dr. Valente has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic treatment. What makes chiropractic therapy so useful to those who suffer with sciatica pain? First off, it lessens their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, the authors looked at 44 patients who reported sudden low back pain that was diagnosed 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 adjustments, 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."

Considering that the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 170,450 days of work were lost 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 could that increase productivity, but it could also lessen costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Sciatica Discomfort

If you live in New York and you suffer with sciatic pain, Dr. Valente is here to assist. Give us a call at (917) 338-7917 and we'll work with you to find the root cause 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.