Back pain becomes the focus when it
rears its head. The term
‘back pain’ is quite generic though as back pain arises
from the combined contributions of muscles, nerves, bones, etc. Low back muscles may be frail and/or unstable making
them less useful in supporting the spine. Exercise continued to
show its benefit in addressing
spinal instability associated with Sitka
back pain. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka endoreses
exercise as something a back pain sufferer can do to help him/herself.
SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE
Instability affects balance. Back pain
sufferers’ troubled balance may be caused by poorly
coordinated neuromuscular control and altered spine stability. A recent
study contrasted 3 groups: subacute non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) sufferers with
lumbar instability, those who don’t have instability, and healthy
subjects. Sufferers with lumbar spine instability showed
more issues with balance control, proprioception,
fear of movement, increased pain, and functional ability than sufferers
without such instability. (1) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka checks
for instability in our Sitka back pain patients and designs
a Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment plan that includes
pain relieving spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
EXERCISE FOR SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Exercise is a common intervention for low back
pain patients whatever the treatment plan. For
subacute NSLBP sufferers, exercise is a
benefit. Recently, two versions
of exercise were compared: core stabilization and strengthening
exercise. A month of training
for 30 minutes a session three times a week demonstrated that
core stabilization generated significantly more improvement than
strengthening. Core stabilization improved proprioception,
balance (as demonstrated by single leg standing with eyes open and
closed on stable and unstable surfaces), thickened muscles
of the transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus, decreased
functional disability, and reduced fear of movement. Bonuses
affiliated with both types of exercise: no adverse effects AND pain relief. (2) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is always
concerned about balance issues in our chiropractic patients.
Exercise that helps with Sitka balance is so vital.
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Paula Hugulet on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she shares
the benefits of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain for relieving pain and
strengthening the spine.
Make your Sitka
chiropractic appointment now. If back pain is your focus
in this moment, Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka offers a research-documented system
and treatment plan for its relief and for its sustained relief
and prevention with strengthening exercise for the lumbar muscles. We will create an
easy exercise plan just for you!