At Risk of Falling? Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn Suggests Calcium plus Vitamin D
Falling hurts no matter how old you are. Falling for older Ashburn and Herndon folks may be much worse. Broken hips, broken wrists, vertebral fractures may be end results. Independence may be thwarted while healing. Ashburn and Herndon fall prevention is vital, and Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn encourages all Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients and their families be aware of fall prevention strategies in addition to an innovative nutritional approach to preventing falls.
Classic fall prevention plans work for most Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic families. Clearing the clutter, wearing shoes, repairing tripping hazards, securing rugs or getting rid of them, installing grab bars in the bathroom, and even living in a home that is all on one level with no steps are all fall preventative ways to keep safe. Dealing with any health issues like dizziness or joint pain or shortness of breath or balance is crucial as those may also instigate a fall, too. 52.6% of patients with mild cognitive impairment and 51.4% Alzheimer’s disease patients tend to fall. It is essential for these patients to carefully sit and not hurry. (1) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn can help assess health risks like these and others to help our Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients remain upright! Physical activity and exercise are basic to maintain your strength. As our Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients age, more gentle exercises are suggested like walking, water classes, tai chi, yoga, and/or Pilates. Together, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn and our Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic care patients find something that works!
Like including some nutrition: A new fall prevention proposal is to include calcium and vitamin D together into the daily supplementation habit. A review of 26 articles encompassing over 16,500 patients found that combined vitamin D plus calcium supplementation significantly decreases the fall risk. Vitamin D2 or D3 alone did not have such an effect. It is the combination that works! (2) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn sees this to be quite helpful when talking with our Ashburn and Herndon patients about their nutrition, particularly with those who tend to be at higher risk for falls.
Schedule your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic appointment with Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn now. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is ready to check your fall risk and create a fall prevention strategy just for you. Plus, if you fall and hurt yourself, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers the gentlest chiropractic care in the form of Cox Technic to help get you back to life!
