Exercise in the Williamson Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who have some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to counteract its effects on daily life. Apple Country Chiropractic cares for osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Williamson chiropractic patients who have osteoporosis are encouraged 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 joined in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months appeared to have significant improvement in functional capacity tests – meaning they could function and move around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is significant! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is greater than 40% which often result in decreased quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Williamson osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can wreak on 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 safely do is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Apple Country Chiropractic is very sensitive to the fact 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 Williamson osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we know it will have a beneficial effect. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly improved lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and lowered pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is underway is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized 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, Apple Country Chiropractic and you will put together the right mix of activities to raise your desire to take part in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits them physically and mentally, improving 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 Williamson chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
