Faster Sciatica Recovery with Chiropractic Care

In our Yakima practice, it isn't unusual for us to see people suffering with sciatica, and Dr. Covington has helped many of them heal with chiropractic treatment. What makes chiropractic care so useful to those who suffer with sciatica? First off, it shortens their time of recovery and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Sciatica Pain

In the study, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, the authors looked at 44 patients who reported sudden low back pain that was diagnosed as acute sciatic nerve pain. 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 their jobs after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. Moreover, 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."

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 productivity, but it could also decrease costs to businesses and employees from lost work.

We Can Help People Find Comfort From Sciatica Issues

If you live in Yakima and you suffer from sciatica pain, Dr. Covington is here to help. Give us a call at (509) 895-7535 and we'll work with you to find the root cause 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.