November 2024 Healthy News from Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka Degenerated Discs and Multifidus Muscles Find Help Here

COMBATING CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A Beneficial Approach to Multifidus Muscle Health

Low back pain is a prevalent health issue, particularly in the elderly population in Sitka, and can be contributed to by multifidus muscle degeneration. Research has shown that chronic low back pain is associated with disc degeneration and fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle, a key stabilizer of the spine. Studies by Balevi and Gu H. et al., have further investigated this connection and highlighted the significant impact it can have on spinal health and function. Balevi elaborates on the complex relationship between low back pain and the degeneration of the multifidus muscle. The study stresses that multifidus muscle health is vital for spinal stability and draws attention to the fact that degeneration, including fatty infiltration, weakens this stability, exacerbating back pain. Balevi's research stresses the effectiveness of targeted rehabilitation exercises in undoing muscle degeneration, thereby improving spinal health. (1) Similarly, Gu H. et al.'s research shares the benefits of specific exercises targeting multifidus muscle function in easing low back pain and enhancing spinal health. The authors conclude that targeted exercises can improve muscle strength and endurance, ultimately undoing fatty degeneration and promoting spinal stability. (2) By incorporating these exercises into a wider chiropractic treatment plan encompassing gentle, safe chiropractic adjustments with Cox® Technic, chronic low back pain sufferers - even those who are a little older - may experience a significant decrease in pain and enhancement in their quality of life, as shown in these studies. Count on Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka to design just the right exercise plan to help you!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  about the use of gentle, safe treatment  protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to ease Sitka chronic back pain.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Strengthen Multifidus Muscles!

Compared with general exercise, motor control exercise with isolated lumbar extension exercise showed better improvement in multifidus muscle size, composition and function with obvious increased thickness of the multifidus plus improvement in pain, function and quality of life for participating back pain sufferers. (3) One simple exercise for the multifidus is just standing at a counter, turning your foot out, and lifting your leg straight back. Easy! Mix exercise with spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic, and your weak multifidus muscles (and your back pain) will thank you!

We are thankful for you and your trust in our chiropractic care. Make your Sitka chiropractic appointment now! Enjoy this November!