Posts Tagged ‘sciatica’
Try Chiropractic First!
An analysis of data concerning 372,471 sciatica patients revealed that those who initially received spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—were three times less likely to be prescribed an opioid in the following year than individuals who first consulted with a medical physician. PLoS One, January 2025 Significant Decrease in…
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For individuals with pain radiating into the leg lasting longer than three months due to disk herniation, a systematic review that included four studies found that conservative care should the first-line course of treatment in the absence of neurological deficits or cauda equina syndrome. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be an excellent treatment option…
Read MoreNeural Mobilization for Managing Low Back and Radicular Pain?
For patients with low back and radicular pain, a systematic review that included eight studies found that neural mobilization—a form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—may be an effective intervention for improving pain, function, and disability. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, February 2023 Frequent Use Antibiotics Associated with Greater Risk for IBD With…
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