Exercise in the Ashburn and Herndon Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who have some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to counteract its effects on daily life. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn takes care of osteoporotic patients who worry fearfully that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce 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 participated in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months showed significant improvement in functional capacity measures – meaning they were able to function and move around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is greater than 40% which often culminate in decreased quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Ashburn and Herndon osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the potential 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 prevents one from fully participating in life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you can comfortably do is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is mindful that not every patient follows through on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Ashburn and Herndon osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we are sure it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased 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-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn 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 benefits them physically and mentally, improving their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you face osteoporosis.
