The results? 60% of the patients in the chiropractic group had positive outcomes equivalent to those who underwent the surgery. A follow-up one year later showed these same patients continued to have positive results. The other 40% that did not have improvement in their condition, subsequently underwent surgery with positive outcomes.

What does this mean? If you try chiropractic manipulation before electing for surgery, you have a 60% chance of alleviating your sciatica without the use of surgery. And if it is successful the odds are that even a year later you will continue to have positive results. Additionally, if after trying chiropractic manipulation you do not have positive results, this does not effect your odds of having a successful outcome with surgery. Many people have been concerned that chiropractic treatment might worsen their condition and as a result make a surgical intervention less successful, but this is not true as determined by this study.

One interesting fact I found from the study was when the study was explained to the potential patients, a significant number refused to participate because they had never been told that chiropractic manipulation was an option before. They were upset that their medical doctors did not inform them of this potentially helpful therapy. They then elected to receive chiropractic manipulation for the opportunity to avoid surgery.

This is so true of the medical model. The majority of medical doctors do attempt some form of conservative treatment prior to sending a patient to surgery. However, this same majority rarely utilizes chiropractic as one of their conservative treatment options. Hopefully this study will begin to shed some light on the reality that chiropractic is a very viable, successful, conservative and cost effective treatment for sciatica resulting form a herniated disc.

With our unique style of rehabilitative chiropractic care, we have enjoyed restoring active, healthy lifestyles to hundreds of moms, dads, kids, athletes and everyone else in between. We look forward to continuing to serve and provide chiropractic care to Katy, Texas and this wonderful community for years to come.

I think my back is better now than even before the injury. I initially had concerns about chiropractic care, but now my back is better than before the injury. I can walk for much longer periods of time without my back hurting at all.

Gary F.

I have had amazing results! I went from extreme pain and hardly able to bend down and do normal everyday activities to feeling no pain and performing all everyday activities again. I would absolutely recommend Frostwood Chiropractic of Katy. They provide great service in a professional atmosphere that is still inviting and comfortable.

Suzanne K.

The thing I liked the best was the exercises because that is when I noticed a change in my back for the better. The thing I disliked was the exercises because (OMG) I am so out of shape that I cringe at even the thought of that necessary evil.

I have had good results. I realize that the responsibility for improvement is mine. Dr. Freytag showed me what is needed to strengthen my core, but unless I follow through it will be of little benefit. I would and have recommended Frostwood Chiropractic of Katy. I like their philosophy through strengthening your core you can strengthen your back.

Patricia R.

I am now experiencing no pain! And, I have regained my mobility and am able to play with my 8 month old son on the floor again. I appreciate everything you have done to help me regain my health and hope that I can continue this healthy lifestyle.

Lesly R.

I am finally living without pain. The quality of my life has improved and I am a happier person because I feel so much better.

If patients consistently attend their appointments, and following their care plan, they will see results. Dr. Freytag uses techniques that most chiropractors don’t use. I’ve seen four other chiropractors before him who have a lot more experience than Dr. Freytag, but I didn’t have significant results as I have with Dr. Freytag.

Ranada T.

Once the care plan was explained to me and that x-rays are taken throughout the treatment process, I started to come around to the idea. When I saw the results in my daughter and my friend I had run out of excuses, I had to go! Initially I went on the “Bring your friend to learn about chiropractic care” night and really enjoyed the interaction with the Doc and the information passed along. Not only were the Docs informative, their sense of humor injected into the presentation put you at ease immediately. Irma was very helpful with insurance needs.

I was not ready to give up on me yet! Then came Dr. Freytag, almighty alignment artist, and bone cracker extraordinaire! He made me feel at ease from the first time he cracked my neck. As we progressed through my treatment, he never once laughed at me as I attempted the exercises that made me look silly and totally out of control, when I tried to tame the exercise ball and it tossed me on my well adjusted rear I know he wanted to laugh. I applaud you for that amount of control.

Not only has my physical condition improved, my mental attitude has also. I am able to enjoy many of the same activities I thought I never would be able to partake of again. I even enjoy walking without pain now, something I had greatly missed before. I have enjoyed every visit to the clinic with my new friends Doc Freytag and Irma! We have shared funny stories of ourselves and our families. It feels more like a trip to a friend’s house than to a clinic. I think everyone should visit and learn how to feel better with a little help from my friends.

Natalie H.

Individuals taking the drug for osteoarthritis related pain saw significant relief of their symptoms. However, as a result of no pain, many of the patients in the study became highly physically active again. Normally you might say that is a good thing. But in this instance, the patients were engaging in physical activity without the ability to perceive their body’s signals screaming at them telling them to stop. As a result, a significant number of individuals in the study had to receive total joint replacements because they completely wore their joints out. Due to this negative side effect the FDA has suspended further testing of the drug for osteoarthritis related pain.

The point I want you take away from this study is that any pain medication, prescription or OTC, that is used to mask the symptom of pain in your joints can and will lead to an increased rate of degeneration/osteoarthritis. The pain is telling you there is a problem. If your car is warning you that you are low in oil, and you continue to ignore the dashboard signal, bad things are in store for your car. The same is true for your body. Through chiropractic care you may be able to restore proper function to your joints. When your joints are functioning properly they will handle the stresses and forces applied to them evenly and equally as they were designed to. In turn they won’t hurt and they won’t degenerate at an increased rate.