Exercise in the Concord, NC Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to counter its effects on daily life. Pure Chiropractic cares for osteoporotic patients who worry fearfully that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Concord, NC chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are encouraged to be physically active to decrease that fear and improve 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 tests – meaning 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 decreased quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic burden, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our Concord, NC osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling holds one back from fully enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can comfortably do is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Pure Chiropractic is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient does on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Pure Chiropractic! That’s how we humans are! We would like to see our Concord, NC osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we know it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly improved lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and eased 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 may expectantly positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Pure Chiropractic will put together the right mix of activities to boost your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise helps 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 Concord, NC chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
