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A Danish study looked at 44 consecutive patients who experienced sudden low Back pain after bending forward and turning. Examinations by orthopedic surgeons revealed no pathology and a diagnosis of acute sciatica was given in all cases.
All 44 patients received chiropractic care, either in the orthopedic department of the hospital or in private chiropractic clinics. Chiropractic care reduced average sick leave by two thirds when compared with previous patients who only received conventional medical treatment.Read more here.. http://onewaychiropractic.com.au/archives/1773
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoA Danish study looked at 44 consecutive patients who experienced sudden low back pain after bending forward and turning. Examinations by orthopedic surgeons revealed no pathology and a diagnosis of acute sciatica was given in all cases.
All 44 patients received chiropractic care, either in the orthopedic department of the hospital or in private chiropractic clinics. Chiropractic care reduced average sick leave by two thirds when compared with previous patients who only received conventional medical treatment.Read more on this topic here...http://onewaychiropractic.com.au/archives/1773
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∙ 14y agoWhen sciatica is diagnosed by an MD a prescription for muscle relaxers, inflammation reducers (and/or) pain medication may be prescribed but these will not "cure" sciatic pain. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis from an MD, DO or a chiropractor. That person will recommend the right course of treatment for your case.
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∙ 12y agoMost cases of sciatica are mild to moderate and will resolve on their own within about 3 months. For people whose sciatica is severe, or is not going away after 3 months, very few treatments have been found to be effective. So far, the most effective treatments seem to be spinal manipulation (eg: chiropractic) and surgery. See the evidence below:
Systematic reviews of sciatica treatments say:
- Physical therapy (exercise) is not effective for the treatment of sciatica (ref 1).
- Medications (eg: NSAIDs, analgesics, or muscle relaxants) are not effective for treating sciatica (ref 2 & 3).
- Spinal manipulation might be effective for the treatment of sciatica (ref 4).
- Elective surgery such as microdiscectomy might be effective for patients with sciatica (ref 5).
References:
1) Luijsterburg, Pim A. J.; Verhagen, Arianne P.; Ostelo, Raymond W. J. G.; Os, Ton A. G.; Peul, Wilco C.; Koes, Bart W. (2007). "Effectiveness of conservative treatments for the lumbosacral radicular syndrome: a systematic review". European Spine Journal 16 (7): 881-899.
2) Vroomen, PC; De Krom, MC; Slofstra, PD; Knottnerus, JA (2000). "Conservative treatment of sciatica: a systematic review". Journal of Spinal Disorders 13(6): 463-469.
3) Roelofs, Pepijn DDM; Deyo, Rick A; Koes, Bart W; Scholten, Rob JPM; Van Tulder, Maurits W (2008). "Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain". In Roelofs, Pepijn DDM. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews;23(1):CD000396.
4) Leininger, Brent; Bronfort, Gert; Evans, Roni; Reiter, Todd (2011). "Spinal Manipulation or Mobilization for Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review". Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 22 (1): 105-125.
5) Gibson JN, Waddell G. Surgical interventions for lumbar disc prolapse. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Apr 18;(2):CD001350.
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∙ 12y agoThe best treatment for sciatic pain is a nerve pain blocking medication like Gabapentin/Neurontin. This medication blocks pain signals sent by nerves to the brain.
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Can an osteopathic physician help with sciatica?
Sure, an osteopathic physician, AKA Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, can definitely help with sciatica. There are osteopathic physicians out there who work in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery or physical medicine & rehabilitation and can help you with this problem.
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According to Chinese medicine, sciatica is typically caused by Qi and Blood stagnation along the Gallbladder or Bladder meridians. Other systems of medicine have different explanations for the pain, but TCM is very effective in relieving sciatica by relieving the Qi stagnation through many techniques including acupuncture, herbs, and tui-na medical massage. Yoga is considered an energetic exercise method that maintains the free flow of Qi throughout the body, and with regular practice would likely clear up sciatica. Qigong exercises like Tai Qi might also be beneficial.
Is there a link between thyroid problems and sciatica?
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How do you find reasonable priced treatment for sciatica?
One of the ways is just to look for the prices of the treatment for sciatica online. Another way is to ask anyone who has had the treatment for sciatica.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is considered a nerve disorder, in which unbearable pain runs down the outside of either leg from the hip to the ankle.
What are the best products used and recommended by doctors for sciatica relief?
In the past, people who had sciatica were be on bed rest in order to relieve bones. However, today, it is thought that staying active may be more beneficial. Anti-inflammatory can be taken to relieve pain.
What are the symptoms of sciatica pain?
Sciatica pain is caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatica nerve. Symptoms include general back pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and loss of tendon reflexes.
