Faster Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Care

Lenexa Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Adjustments

In our Lenexa practice, it isn't unusual for us to see patients struggling with sciatica pain, and Dr. Isom has helped many of them heal with chiropractic therapy. What makes chiropractic care so beneficial to those who suffer with this condition? First, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy 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 sudden low back pain that was identified as acute sciatic nerve pain. The individuals 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 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 over 170,000 workdays were missed 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 might also lessen costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Lenexa and you suffer from sciatic pain, Dr. Isom is here to assist. Give us a call at (913) 735-9565 and we'll work with you to find the source of your sciatica 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.