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L5 herniated disc. suffering from sciatica only when standing, sitting , lifting light weight, and walking. r chiropractor safe and could they help?
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Yes : I highly recommend them.
Answered 1/12/2013
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Possible: Many times conservative care can include chiropractic care. if you are not better soon (less than 10-15 treatments), then consider other options like a spine fellowship trained pain specialist.
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