Spinal Adjustments Can Treat Sciatica

According to the March 2001 issue of the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association (JACA), sciatica is widely recognized as a common variation of low-back pain, with up to 40 percent of the population experiencing it during their lifetime. John Triano, DC, stated, "Sciatica, treated with manipulation, has an eight to nine percent greater rate of recovery than if they go into physical therapy or standard medical care..." If you think you might have sciatica, characterized by a shooting pain from the buttocks to the foot, contact your chiropractor for treatment options.