Faster Sciatica Improvement with Chiropractic Care

In our Waldorf, MD office, it's common for us to see people struggling with sciatica, and Dr. Lipsitz has helped many of them recover with chiropractic. What makes chiropractic care so beneficial to those who suffer with this condition? First, it reduces their healing time and a Norwegian research study confirms it.

In the article, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic division, the authors looked at 44 patients who reported abrupt low back pain that was identified as acute sciatic nerve pain. The individuals 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 work after receiving chiropractic care, which is a 95% success rate. What's more, the average period 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 missed 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 might also decrease costs to businesses and workers from lost work.

If you live in Waldorf, MD and you suffer with sciatica pain, Dr. Lipsitz is here to assist. Give us a call at (301) 645-8898 and we'll work with you to find the root cause of your sciatica 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.