Nice article, and I've read several that you have on your site.
As a chiropractor, sciatica is something I see almost daily.
I see that you quoted a stat that most sciatica resolves over time 80-90% without surgery. Although that is likely true, if you are going through it, sciatica can be almost unbearable, and some people don't want surgery as an option. Most sciatica is not a surgical condition, but this always requires an evaluation.
I will look for that study and see what the severity was of those patients, how they define sciatica, and what the cause was determined to be, if those questions were addressed at all.
I would agree with proper biomechanics, which is why modern chiropractic would be a viable option. Restoration of function could restore normal biomechanical function, which is likely the cause of the sciatica in most cases, although as mentioned in the articles mentioned above, there are multiple causes.
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Nice article, and I've read several that you have on your site.
As a chiropractor, sciatica is something I see almost daily.
I see that you quoted a stat that most sciatica resolves over time 80-90% without surgery. Although that is likely true, if you are going through it, sciatica can be almost unbearable, and some people don't want surgery as an option. Most sciatica is not a surgical condition, but this always requires an evaluation.
I will look for that study and see what the severity was of those patients, how they define sciatica, and what the cause was determined to be, if those questions were addressed at all.
These were some other helpful articles on your site.
What kind of doctor should I see to heal a sciatic nerve
Sciatica Causes and Treatments
I would agree with proper biomechanics, which is why modern chiropractic would be a viable option. Restoration of function could restore normal biomechanical function, which is likely the cause of the sciatica in most cases, although as mentioned in the articles mentioned above, there are multiple causes.
I hope that helps,
William M. Thomas, D.C.
February 4, 2012 - 6:39pmDr. T.
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