Fall Risk. It’s a genuine risk
for many Baton Rouge folks today, especially in the
over 65-year old group. Falls cause pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain affect the risk of falls and initiate
conversations of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Spine & Sports Rehab Center. Spine & Sports Rehab Center treats many Baton Rouge back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Spine & Sports Rehab Center has
some advice to take the risk out of the fall
risk and help]16] Baton Rouge chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay balanced!
CAUSES OF Baton Rouge 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 reasonable
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are found
to have more postural sway with their eyes closed or their
vision is somehow concealed. (2) Pain affects
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly related to postural balance. Intense low back pain is associated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Spine & Sports Rehab Center helps with both pain and balance in Baton Rouge
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients get care from a
chiropractor like your Baton Rouge chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Spine & Sports Rehab Center
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Spine & Sports Rehab Center
recognizes Baton Rouge chiropractic patients’ movements whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any concerns of fall risk. Baton Rouge chiropractic patients with Baton Rouge
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! Spine & Sports Rehab Center
has a few easy exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study shares 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 Spine & Sports Rehab Center
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 Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your self-assurance
in moving, Spine & Sports Rehab Center is ready to check your present
balance status and suggest some ways to reduce
your fall risk, regardless your age!
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