Quicker Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Therapy

In our Alpharetta office, it isn't unusual for us to see people troubled with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Berklich has helped many of these people improve with chiropractic adjustments. What makes chiropractic treatment so helpful to those who suffer with this condition? First off, it reduces their recovery time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Treatment Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the article, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who presented with abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatica. 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 care, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average period 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 missed in 2013 due to employees dealing with back or spine-related issues, that is almost 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 might also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Relief From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Alpharetta and you suffer with sciatic pain, Dr. Berklich is here to help. Give us a call at (770) 475-2225 and we'll work with you to find the source of your sciatic pain 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.