Physical activity is good for everyone.
Period. For those who experience certain health conditions
like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more
sense to offset its impact on daily
life. Johnson Chiropractic sees osteoporotic patients
who worry fearfully that they may harm themselves if they
exercise or do too much. Our Richmond chiropractic patients
who have osteoporosis are encouraged to be
physically active to reduce that fear and enhance
their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved
Function
Quality of life is important! Post-menopausal
women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who took part
in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months displayed 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 greater than 40% which often result in reduced
quality of life, enhanced risk of mortality after the
fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss
of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our
Richmond osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling
is risky due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is particularly
not good for an osteoporotic with weakened
bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you
can safely perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Johnson Chiropractic 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 Richmond
osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as
we are sure it will have a beneficial impact.
In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly improved
lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and lowered
pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is underway
is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized
exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly
positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral
density as well as pain. (4) Together, Johnson Chiropractic and you will put together the right mix of activities to
raise your desire to participate in some physical
activity exercise!
CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic
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 Richmond chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored
to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
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