As any sufferer of Richmond
back pain understands, getting relief can be challenging. 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, associations between
cardiovascular disease risk factors and spinal pain may be moderated
by sex and health-related physical activity. (1) To put it another
way, exercise can help reduce back pain. Johnson Chiropractic
presents some information about how this
works.
HOW EXERCISE HELPS WITH Richmond BACK PAIN RELIEF
Exercise has demonstrated itself
beneficial for those suffering from
chronic back pain in several ways. First, it strengthens core
and lower back muscles which
support your spine and decrease strain on it. Strengthening
these muscles can help ease some of the pressure placed
on your spine and reduce the amount of back pain you feel
due to poor posture or bad habits like slouching. Further,
exercise helps increase flexibility in your joints; it boosts
blood circulation which helps advance healing;
and it releases endorphins which are natural pain killers that help lessen
inflammation related to chronic back pain. (2,3) Johnson Chiropractic
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 significant to be aware
that when initiating an exercise program for Richmond
back pain relief, you should start slowly and gradually raise
the intensity over time as your body adapts. It’s also valuable to select low-impact
exercises like walking or swimming rather than high impact
exercises such as running or jumping since these
can put additional strain on your spine and irritate rather than help. With that, moderate aerobic exercise mixed with stretching and
strengthening exercises has been shown to be useful
in reducing lower back pain for many people suffering from chronic conditions like back pain. Richmond back pain patients have a
great exercise partner at Johnson Chiropractic as researchers write
that chiropractors actively endorse (and participate in their
own) physical activity by providing exercise information, questioning
patients about their physical activity level, and advising back
pain patients about suitable exercises for their specific conditions. (4)
CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic
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! Make your Richmond
chiropractic appointment to begin your chiropractic pain relieving
treatment plan of spinal manipulation and mobilization with exercise.
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