Faster Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Adjustments

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

Research Shows Chiropractic Helps With Sciatica Pain

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

The researchers found that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic adjustments, 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."

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 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 Comfort From Sciatica

If you live in Kettering and you suffer with sciatic pain, Dr. Poelking is here to assist. Give us a call at (937) 299-2900 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.