Exercise in the Auburn Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who have some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to offset its effects on daily life. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. cares for osteoporotic patients who worry fearfully that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Auburn chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are encouraged to be physically active to decrease that fear and enhance 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 joined in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months appeared to have significant improvement in functional capacity tests – meaning they were able to function and move around better - and a reduced risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often culminate in decreased quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our Auburn osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an person with osteoporosis and weakened bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully participating in life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can easily perform is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient does on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Auburn osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we are sure it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and eased pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively affect 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!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits 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 describes treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule your Auburn chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
