No treatment for sciatica works instantly - rather it often takes weeks of intensive treatment, combined with regular exercise, to make a difference. If the pain continues, then investigations ...
Leg pain and disability associated with chronic sciatica were significantly relieved by treatment with acupuncture in a randomized clinical trial compared to treatment with sham, or placebo ...
The sciatica affecting participants in the trial was the result of a herniated spinal disc. Acupuncture is used as a conservative treatment for sciatica worldwide, though clinical studies ...
Acupuncture results in less pain and better function for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Jian-Feng Tu ...