March 2019 Healthy News: Williamson Chiropractic Care Helps Motor Strength Come Back

Williamson chiropractic assists in returning motor strength loss due to a disc herniation and sciatica return over time.

GIVE IT TIME…AND Williamson CHIROPRACTIC!

Leg pain (lumbosacral radiculopathy or sciatica) and loss of motor strength naturally worry Williamson back pain patients. ”When will I get back to ‘normal’?” is a standard question. Keep in mind that research finds that treatment results are quite alike for surgical and non-surgical care of disc herniation patients with sciatic radiculopathy. (1) One benchmark study related that loss of motor strength due to sciatic nerve damage returned over 3 years with 10% in 6 months, 30% at 1 year, 50% at 2 years and 75% at 3 years. (2) A brand-new article agrees: Improvement happens over time irrespective of treatment (surgery or non-surgery). The majority of patients in this new study did not pick surgery. Nearly all of them regained full strength at 1 year with it typically happening in the first 3 months though on-going recovery took a year. (3) Apple Country Chiropractic says “Do not hold back!” Ask Apple Country Chiropractic the hard questions. We will present the research-documented facts for you to ponder.

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Howard Rosenberg on The Back Doctor’s Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about helping an athletic, healthy patient who developed foot drop and decreased muscle strength as a result of a disc herniation with leg pain sciatica/radiculopathy. His chiropractic care utilizing the Cox® Technic System allowed him to resume walking and playing tennis!

Apple Country Chiropractic sees value in recommending back belts to back pain sufferers.

Williamson CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Back Belts Help

Williamson back pain patients fear moving, worried that they may trigger pain. Back belts and braces reduce pain and fear of pain and foster a return to usual activities of life. (4) For back pain patients who suffer with spinal stenosis, back belts enhanced their walking distance. (5) And for acute compression fractures, a back brace is usually implemented. A soft brace was just as effective as a rigid brace to avoid spinal deformity, enhance quality of life, and reduce back pain. (6) Back belts aren’t necessary forever, but for short-term and for certain conditions, they help!

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Make your Williamson chiropractic appointment. Bring your questions! Wear your belt as recommended. Thank you for entrusting your spine’s health to Apple Country Chiropractic!