Exercise in the Juneau Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to offset its impact on daily life. Aurora Chiropractic Center takes care of osteoporotic patients who fear that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Juneau chiropractic patients who deal with 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 crucial! Post-menopausal women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who joined in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months appeared to have significant improvement in functional capacity measures – indicating that they were able to function and move around better - and a reduced risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often culminate in decreased quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic burden, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Juneau osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an person with osteoporosis and weakened bones! And fear of falling holds one back from fully participating in life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can safely perform is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Aurora Chiropractic Center is well aware that not every patient does on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Juneau osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we know it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and alleviated pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Aurora Chiropractic Center 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 benefits 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 describes treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, make your Juneau chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
