Can chiropractic manipulation correct sciatica?
No, chiropractic manipulation is not recommended for the treatment of sciatica. Spinal manipulation either by a chiropractor or an osteopath may provide temporary relief from some symptoms of sciatica. However, the relief is often short-lived simply because spinal manipulation does not correct the underlying cause of the nerve impingement. In addition, many people have had their symptoms greatly aggravated by chiropractic adjustment. Repetative chiropractic adjustments are now suspected of being a major cause of herniated discs and other degenerative spinal conditions. It is recommended that you avoid chiropractic treatment unless referred by your family physician. For more on this see, Don’t I Need a Chiropractor?
