Exercise and back pain: what a pair!
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka personalizes the proper back pain exercises for each Sitka back pain
sufferer visiting Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka to maximize back pain relief, bolster the supporting muscles like the erector
spinae and multifidus, and reclaim function. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
also gives every effort to find exercises that are easy,
effective in a variety of ways like the “bird dog” movement!
INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE BASED ON YOUR
SPINE
Chronic low back pain patients are not created equally. There are many factors that contribute
to their back pain state. Each chronic low back pain
sufferer must be considered individually as your
Sitka chiropractor always tries to do. It’s a
known fact that back muscle function varies from one chronic
low back pain sufferer to another. Variations
can be found via a thorough examination which Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka does quite well. The exam discoveries help mold
an individual treatment plan
with individualized exercise recommendations. (1) Be confident that you
will be treated like the individual you are at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka!
WHICH EXERCISE FOR WHICH MUSCLE?
Exercise is a frequent suggestion
for back pain patients…and with good reason. Muscles support the body
and spine. A review of published papers on the effectiveness
of exercise revealed that exercise was likely effective for chronic
low back pain in comparison to no treatment, placebo, advice or
education alone, electrotherapy, or usual care. Its effect was small
for function, but it improved pain and functional limitations
outcomes. (2) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka believes our Sitka
chiropractic patients would agree that benefits of
any type like this for a condition that is reported to be the top cause of disability globally for the past three decades or so, costing much in
direct healthcare expense and lost productivity,
are valuable to {{pursue with some exercise. Start with one exercise (like the following one!) and build up to the basic 10 for back pain.
ONE SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE EXERCISE: BIRD DOG
Erector spinae and multifidi muscles often grow
weak with back pain, but they are so important
for stability. Bird-dog (aka quadruped
opposite arm/leg) is a 3-way effective exercise: toning the erector spinae and
strengthening both the core and the
multifidus. Start this by getting on all fours: knees and
hands, stretching the left leg and right arm out parallel
to the floor. Hold this for a couple seconds and repeat
on the other side. Do this 10 times on each side. (3,4) Have a
chat with Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka before beginning any exercise
though to be sure it’s the right one for you!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Martin Fleming on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares
the treatment plan and outcome for a patient with low back and leg pain
following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your Sitka chiropractic
appointment now. We will unite back pain and
exercise together in a sensible way just for you and your back
pain relief goal.