Exercise Is Better than Spinal Fusion & Helps Spine Related Pain

Exercise surpasses instrumented spinal fusion for back pain relief at 9 years follow-up! (1) Well, exercise and cognitive intervention therapy, but isn’t that great news if you are facing back pain or even a back surgery? Now, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn doesn’t mean for you to become a super-sport. We know that too much of a good thing may be bad for you! But know that adding just a handful of exercises that you can do in your own Ashburn home may be good for you and any number of spine-related conditions you may have.

In a Cochrane Review, which is a big deal in the world of back pain study, exercise is found helpful for relief of lower back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia and shoulder pain. (2) Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoporosis benefit from exercise, too. (hagen) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn’s Ashburn chiropractic treatment plan is comprehensive with spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise tips. We promise not to bombard you with everything at once though! We know when to gauge your readiness for the next step.

 

Now, exercise options are everywhere in the Ashburn area for those chiropractic patients who want a little more than the at-home care exercises for back pain relief. Talk with Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn before starting on any of those too soon, though. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn would like to see you find some success and relief with a few simple lower back exercises or neck exercises first. Exercise is a journey, not a destination. Start where you can, and build your strength and endurance and most of all muscle in the right places to support your spine.

 

So contact Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn today about appropriate Ashburn exercise options for you right now. We look forward to the opportunity to be your exercise and health partner!