Fall Risk. It is a real risk
for many Richmond folks today, particularly in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain influence the risk of falls and begin
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Johnson Chiropractic. Johnson Chiropractic cares
for many Richmond back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Johnson Chiropractic offers
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and facilitate the way for Richmond chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Richmond BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience more concern
when doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can move
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a reasonable
speed. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to perform these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are found
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is in some way concealed. (2) Pain influences
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly associated
with postural balance. Intense low back pain is associated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Johnson Chiropractic helps with both pain and balance in Richmond
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients look for care from a
chiropractor like your Richmond chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Johnson Chiropractic
knows the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Johnson Chiropractic
recognizes Richmond chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and notes any concerns of fall risk. Richmond chiropractic patients with Richmond
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Johnson Chiropractic
offers a few easy exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is a big deal.
CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic
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 reported here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Richmond chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your confidence
in moving, Johnson Chiropractic is prepared to check your present
balance status and recommend some methods to lower
your fall risk, no matter your age!
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