Fall Risk. It’s a real risk
for many Sitka folks today, particularly in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain influence the risk of falls and initiate
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka treats many Sitka back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka has
some advice to take the risk out of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Sitka chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Sitka BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more concern
when doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can change
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a realistic
speed. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are known
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is somehow concealed. (2) Pain influences
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly associated
with postural balance. Intense low back pain is affiliated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka helps with both pain and balance in Sitka
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Certainly, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients seek care from a
chiropractor like your Sitka chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
knows the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
notices Sitka chiropractic patients’ movements whenever they are in the office and notes any concerns of fall risk. Sitka chiropractic patients with Sitka
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
has a few simple exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study shares that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training improved
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is a big deal.
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
care using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, plays a role in
fall risk.
Schedule a Sitka chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your self-assurance
in moving, Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is prepared to check your current
balance status and recommend some ways to lower
your fall risk, regardless your age!