In our Massillon practice, it's common for us to see patients troubled with sciatic nerve pain, and Dr. Haycock has helped many of them recover with chiropractic adjustments. What makes chiropractic therapy so beneficial to those who suffer with sciatica pain? For starters, it lessens their recovery time and a Norwegian medical study confirms it.
In the article, which took place in a Norwegian hospital's orthopedic department, the authors looked at 44 patients who presented with 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 discovered that all but two patients went back to work after receiving chiropractic treatment, 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 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 productivity, but it would also diminish costs to businesses and employees from lost work.
If you live in Massillon and you suffer with sciatica, Dr. Haycock is here to assist. Give us a call at (330) 833-2085 and we'll work with you to find the source 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.
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Welcome to Massillon Chiropractic Clinic, EMPOWERING you back to health. Dr. Ken Haycock is dedicated to helping you get relief from back or neck pains. Whether your pain is the result of a work injury, auto accident, sports injury or other condition, we will help you make it better. Our doctors will develop a care and treatment plan that is right for you. When we develop a plan for you, we will begin the necessary treatments and then give you preventative care to prevent the pains from returning.