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Is Chiropractor Effectiv In Sciatica Pain Treatment?

Hello my name is Eliseo G, 5' 10" 145 pnds 36 yr old. I have been having sciatica pain for a 6 weeks I been to a center care and the ER, I recently signed up with a family Dr. I told him I was having sever pain on my back down my leg, and recently I was having a sensation on my right testicle. I had an MRI done, i don't have the records with me but my Dr. Nurse informed me that it was serious enough that I needed surgery. My l5 and s1 if im not mistaken are bulging out. just curious if you thought a chiropractor, would be of any help?
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Sciatica do respond well to bed rest and analgesics (pain killer) and is right mode of treatment.
The definitive treatment depends upon the cause of sciatica. I would suggest you to consult an orthopediac surgeon who may order MRI to determine cause of sciatica (level and degree in case of disc herniation) and may suggest other mode of treatment. After initial few days of bed rest, you needs physiotherapy (exercises).
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Is Chiropractor Effectiv In Sciatica Pain Treatment?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Sciatica do respond well to bed rest and analgesics (pain killer) and is right mode of treatment. The definitive treatment depends upon the cause of sciatica. I would suggest you to consult an orthopediac surgeon who may order MRI to determine cause of sciatica (level and degree in case of disc herniation) and may suggest other mode of treatment. After initial few days of bed rest, you needs physiotherapy (exercises). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care