Faster Sciatica Healing with Chiropractic Care

Lincoln Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic

In our Lincoln practice, it's common for us to see patients suffering with sciatica pain, and Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 has helped many of them heal with chiropractic therapy. What makes chiropractic therapy so helpful to those who suffer with sciatica? First, it reduces their time of recovery and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

Research Shows Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the article, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, researchers looked at 44 patients who had sudden 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 researchers found that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. Furthermore, the average amount 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 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 work productivity, but it would also reduce costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help Clients Find Support From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Lincoln and you suffer from sciatica, Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 is here to assist. Give us a call at (402) 484-5177 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.