In our South Buffalo office, it isn't uncommon for us to see patients troubled with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Nowak has helped many of these people heal with chiropractic adjustments. What makes chiropractic care so useful to those who suffer with sciatica pain? First off, it reduces their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Helps With Sciatica Pain
In the report, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic division, the authors looked at 44 patients who presented with abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatic nerve pain. The participants were all treated by a chiropractor, with the mean follow-up being two years after treatment.
The authors found that all but two patients returned to work after receiving chiropractic adjustments, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average amount of time that the people 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 170,450 days of work were lost 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 could that increase work productivity, but it would also lessen costs to businesses and workers from lost work.
We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Pain
If you live in South Buffalo and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Nowak is here to assist. Give us a call at (716) 825-4121 and we'll work with you to find the root cause 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.
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