Juneau Back Pain and Associated Spinal Instability Helped by Exercise to Improve Balance and More
Back pain becomes the focus when it rears its head. The term ‘back pain’ is quite general though as back pain stems from the mingled contributions of muscles, nerves, bones, and more. Low back muscles may be weak and/or unstable leacing them less helpful in supporting the spine. Exercise continued to show its benefit in addressing spinal instability associated with Juneau back pain. Aurora Chiropractic Center encourages 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 demonstrated more problems with balance control, proprioception, fear of movement, increased pain, and functional ability than sufferers who don’t have such instability. (1) Aurora Chiropractic Center tests for instability in our Juneau back pain patients and creates a Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment plan that encompasses pain relieving spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
EXERCISE FOR SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Exercise is a usual intervention for low back pain patients regardless of the treatment plan. For subacute NSLBP sufferers, exercise is beneficial. Recently, two versions of exercise were assessed: core stabilization and strengthening exercise. Four weeks of three-times-a-day 30-minute-sessions showed that core stabilization generated significantly more improvement than strengthening. Core stabilization improved proprioception, balance (as shown by single leg standing with eyes open and closed on stable and unstable surfaces), muscle thickness of the transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus, lessened functional disability, and less fear of movement. Bonuses of either exercise: no adverse effects AND pain relief. (2) Aurora Chiropractic Center is always concerned about balance issues in our chiropractic patients. Exercise that improves Juneau balance is so important.
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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.
Schedule your Juneau chiropractic appointment today. If back pain is your nemesis in this moment, Aurora Chiropractic Center offers a research-documented system and treatment plan for its relief and for its continued relief and prevention with exercise that strengthens the lumbar muscles. We’ll create an easy exercise plan specially for you!
