Juneau Back Pain Relief with Exercise & Chiropractic
As any sufferer of Juneau back pain knows, getting relief can be a challenge. You may have tried multiple treatments and healthcare providers. But did you know that exercise could be an extra notch in the key to relieving your back pain? According to the CHAMPS Study-DK, links between cardiovascular disease risk factors and spinal pain may be affected by sex and health-related physical activity. (1) Namely, exercise can help reduce back pain. Let’s take a look at how this works.
HOW EXERCISE HELPS WITH Juneau BACK PAIN RELIEF
Exercise has proven to be beneficial for those who suffer with chronic back pain in several ways. First, it strengthens core and lower back muscles which support your spine and lessen strain on it. Strengthening these muscles can help alleviate some of the pressure placed on your spine and lower the amount of back pain you feel due to poor posture or bad habits like slouching. Further, exercise helps boost flexibility in your joints; it enhances blood circulation which helps promote healing; and it releases endorphins which are natural pain killers that help reduce inflammation related to chronic back pain. (2,3) Aurora Chiropractic Center combines Cox® Technic spinal manipulation that reduces intradiscal pressures (Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. William Hoffman on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the Cox® Technic and its research showing drops in intradiscal pressure.) with exercises that are shown to reduce pain for optimal patient outcomes.
STARTING EXERCISE
It is important to be aware that when initiating an exercise program for Juneau back pain relief, you should start slowly and gradually up the intensity over time as your body adjusts. It’s also valuable to choose low-impact exercises such as walking or swimming rather than high impact exercises like running or jumping since these can place additional strain on your spine and aggravate rather than improve. With that, moderate aerobic exercise mixed with stretching and strengthening exercises has been proven effective in decreasing lower back pain for many people suffering from chronic conditions like back pain. Juneau back pain patients have a great exercise coach at Aurora Chiropractic Center as researchers note that chiropractors actively promote (and participate in their own) physical activity by providing exercise information, questioning patients about their physical activity level, and counseling back pain patients about proper exercises for their specific conditions. (4)
CONTACT Aurora Chiropractic Center
Exercise is a valuable way to deal with chronic lower back pain. If performed correctly, it could be just what you need to boost your opportunity for long term relief from lower back pain! Schedule your Juneau chiropractic appointment to begin your chiropractic pain relieving treatment plan of spinal manipulation and mobilization and exercise.
