Living with chronic low back pain can feel overwhelming,
affecting daily activities and overall quality of life in
Sitka. While going through chiropractic care at
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka, there’s hopeful news. Combining
group-based exercise with your chiropractic treatment and Cox® Technic spinal manipulation can boost
results and provide long-lasting relief, as backed by recent
research.
WHY CONSIDER GROUP EXERCISE?
Group exercise goes beyond just a workout
class. It offers numerous physical and emotional benefits,
especially for those who are managing Sitka
chronic low back pain. According to a 2025 study published in the Journal
of Physiotherapy, group-based exercise significantly reduces
pain and disability in individuals with chronic, non-specific low back pain. (1)
Participants also reported
improvements in their mobility, function, and overall well-being. When combined
with chiropractic care, group exercise can work synergistically
to address underlying causes of pain, restore flexibility,
and strengthen muscles around the spine. These targeted movements
complement chiropractic adjustments, ensuring
that the areas treated stay aligned and reinforced.
THE UNIQUE ADVANTAGES OF GROUP SETTINGS
What makes group exercise particularly effective is the
shared experience. A 2024 study in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice revealed
that patients with chronic low back pain described how
group-based exercise programs were not only acceptable but highly beneficial. (2) Here’s why:
- Motivation
Through Community - Exercising alongside others who understand
your challenges makes for a supportive
environment. Seeing others achieve their milestones inspires
you to keep pushing forward.
- Guided
Expertise - Professional instructors adapt the
exercises to suit participants dealing
with back pain, lowering the chance of injury
and ensuring proper technique.
- Improved
Mental Well-being - Group settings raise mental
positivity, reducing feelings of isolation and stress,
which are often linked to chronic pain.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD RELIEF
While you are undergoing
chiropractic care, talk to your Sitka chiropractor at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
about whether joining a group exercise program tailored to chronic low back
pain might be good for you. Together, we can decide how these
approaches can help you get back mobility and decrease
daily discomfort. Not only will you benefit from stronger muscles and better
alignment, but also a restored sense of community and confidence.
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Nike Taylor on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she
shares of how a determined chronic back pain patient cooperated
and participated in all he could with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal
Pain Management to get relief.
Make your Sitka chiropractic
appointment now.