Fall Risk. It is a genuine risk
for many Lynchburg folks today, especially in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain affect the risk of falls and begin
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Palmer Chiropractic Center. Palmer Chiropractic Center cares
for many Lynchburg back pain and neck pain patients who have
higher risks of falls. Palmer Chiropractic Center has
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and help]16] Lynchburg chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay on their feet!
CAUSES OF Lynchburg BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience more trouble performing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can move
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a realistic
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 found
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 related to postural balance. Intense low back pain is affiliated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Palmer Chiropractic Center helps with both pain and balance in Lynchburg
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 Lynchburg chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Palmer Chiropractic Center
knows the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Palmer Chiropractic Center
recognizes Lynchburg chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and sees any red flags for fall risk. Lynchburg chiropractic patients with Lynchburg
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Palmer Chiropractic Center
has a few simple exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which in turn help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training improved
balance. (5) Even a little improvement in balance and stability is a big deal.
CONTACT Palmer Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about successful chiropractic
treatment using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Lynchburg chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Palmer Chiropractic Center is ready to check your current
balance status and suggest some methods to reduce
your fall risk, no matter how old you are!