Fall Risk. It’s a actual risk
for many Colorado Springs folks today, especially in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain influence the risk of falls and begin
conversations of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR treats many Colorado Springs back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR offers
some advice to take the risk out of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Colorado Springs chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay on their feet!
CAUSES OF Colorado Springs BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience more trouble doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can change
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a reasonable
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation necessary to perform these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are noted
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is somehow obscured. (2) Pain affects
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly associated
with postural balance. Intense low back pain is affiliated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR helps with both pain and balance in Colorado Springs
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients look for care from a
chiropractor like your Colorado Springs chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
knows the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
recognizes Colorado Springs chiropractic patients’ movements whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any concerns of fall risk. Colorado Springs chiropractic patients with Colorado Springs
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
offers a few simple exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which in turn help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training reduced pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Even a little improvement in balance and stability is an
important help.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
treatment using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as reported here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your self-assurance
in moving, The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR is ready to check your current
balance status and suggest some methods to reduce
your fall risk, no matter your age!