Exercise in the Elgin Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to counteract its effects on daily life. Connected Chiropractic takes care of osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Elgin chiropractic patients who have osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce that fear and improve their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved Function
Quality of life is important! Post-menopausal women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who joined in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months displayed significant improvement in functional capacity tests – meaning they could function and get around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is greater than 40% which often result in reduced quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our Elgin osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can wreak on bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can comfortably do is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Connected Chiropractic is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient complies with on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Connected Chiropractic! That’s how we humans are! We would like to see our Elgin osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we are sure it will have a beneficial effect. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and lowered pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is underway is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Connected Chiropractic will find the right mix of activities to raise your desire to take part in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise helps them physically and mentally, enhancing their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, make your Elgin chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
