Your Colorado Springs chiropractor is always
looking for interesting ways to address
Colorado Springs back pain patients’ questions. Colorado Springs back pain
patients like easy answers. Your Colorado Springs chiropractor at
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR does, too. Check out these factors that guide
your relief of Colorado Springs back pain, arm and leg pain.
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN, MOVEMENT AND METABOLIC DISEASE
Chronic non-specific Colorado Springs low back pain (LBP) poses
a huge socioeconomic problem even though the
mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Impaired motor control is
one of the mechanisms which was indicated by a lower
movement amplitude of the pelvis, additional in-phase coordination,
lower ground reaction forces, higher stride-to-stride variability
and an elevated activity in spine muscles.
Impaired motor control during walking is indicated by greater
activity of the spine muscles which results in a stiffened lumbar-pelvic
region. (1) Dysmobility Syndrome (DMS) (abnormal spine motion) of the
musculoskeletal system and adverse health problems in older population is seen.
Abnormal spine mobility is affiliated with metabolic
syndrome (MetS) (2), and MetS encompasses a collection
of cardiovascular risk factors (insulin resistance, hypertension, glucose
intolerance, low HDL-C, and hypertriglyceridemia. (7) DMS and MetS are linked
in six domains: increased body fat, declined
muscle mass, lessened muscle strength, osteoporosis, slow gait
speed, and balance problems. Notably, insulin
resistance was linked to increased body
fat, osteoporosis and balance. This study revealed
a strong relationship between DMS and the existence
of MetS and its components in the elderly population. (2)
Further, low high density lipid (HDL) cholesterol and
high low density cholesterol/high density lipid cholesterol ratio were
significantly associated with low back pain in a middle-aged Japanese
population. Colorado Springs back pain patients are share the same
issues! These findings might back the atherosclerosis-low back pain connection
hypothesis. (3) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR helps Colorado Springs chiropractic patients
with Colorado Springs back pain relief and with their desire to fix
complicating metabolic issues.
EXERCISE
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR encourages Colorado Springs
chiropractic patients to exercise even simple
walking. Researchers evaluated the effects
of an exercise therapy program on pain and physical dimension of health-related
quality of life for 57 young adults of an average age of 21
with musculoskeletal pain. A nine-week stabilization exercise therapy
program, used 60 minutes weekly, showed
enhanced pain and disability and intensified
spine muscle endurance. This report revealed that a
9-week progressive exercise therapy program can enhance physical
health and reduce the incidence of cervical
disability and low back pain in young adults with musculoskeletal
pain. (4) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR emphasizes that exercise is helpful!
BALANCE CONTROL
Colorado Springs back pain in elderly successfully lowers balance ability.
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR does not view this as a beneficial
thing! These patients presented decreased
reliance on ankle and hip strategy for balance
control causing a discrepancy
of postural control from proprioceptive impairment. Also, older
patients with low back pain are at increased risk for lower leg
proprioceptive decrease and balance ability. (5) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR certainly
tests Colorado Springs back pain patients for issues
with balance.
HAND GRIP STRENGTH
Another thought-provoking
issue is low hand grip strength in women who are
over 50 years with low physical activity was significantly related to the existence of low back pain. (6) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
finds this interesting, but it’s published!
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
Listen to this PODCAST
by Dr. Loren Miller as he shares his chiropractic
care of a back pain patient who experienced many
health issues on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson. (His personal experience with back
pain and neck pain is also fascinating!)
Schedule your Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment
today for a Colorado Springs chiropractic treatment plan tailored
to you because exercise (regardless of the age
of the patient) and good general health liken to improved
spine motion and motor control.