Physical activity benefits everyone.
Period. For those who have some health conditions
like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to offset its effects on daily
life. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. takes care of osteoporotic patients
who fear that they may hurt themselves if they
exercise or move too much. Our Auburn chiropractic patients
who have osteoporosis are urged to be
physically active to decrease that fear and improve
their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved
Function
Quality of life is crucial! Post-menopausal
women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who participated
in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months appeared
to have significant improvement in functional capacity measures
– indicating that they could function and get
around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1)
That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures
is more than 40% which often culminate in reduced
quality of life, enhanced risk of mortality after the
fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss
of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our
Auburn osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling
is dangerous due to the possible 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 perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. is mindful
that not every patient complies with on our exercise
recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Auburn
osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as
we know it will have a beneficial 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 evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized
exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly
positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral
density as well as pain. (4) Together, Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. and you will find the right mix of activities to
boost your desire to participate in some physical
activity exercise!
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise
helps them physically and mentally, enhancing
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, make
your Auburn chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged
to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
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