Williamson Back Pain and Associated Spinal Instability Helped by Exercise to Improve Balance and More
Back pain becomes the focus when it rears its head. The term ‘back pain’ is very general though as back pain stems from the united contributions of muscles, nerves, bones, etc. Low back muscles may be weak and/or unstable making them less helpful in supporting the spine. Exercise repeatedly shows just how beneficial it is in addressing spinal instability that accompanies Williamson back pain. Apple Country Chiropractic encourages exercise as something a back pain sufferer can do to help him/herself.
SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE
Instability impacts balance. Back pain sufferers’ troubled balance may result from poorly coordinated neuromuscular control and altered spine stability. A new study contrasted 3 groups: subacute non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) sufferers with lumbar instability, those who don’t have instability, and healthy subjects. Those with lumbar spine instability showed more issues with balance control, proprioception, fear of movement, increased pain, and functional ability than those who don’t have such instability. (1) Apple Country Chiropractic tests for instability in our Williamson back pain patients and designs a Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment plan that encompasses pain relieving spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
EXERCISE FOR SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Exercise is a usual intervention for low back pain patients regardless of the treatment plan. For subacute NSLBP sufferers, exercise is beneficial. Not long ago, two versions of exercise were assessed: core stabilization and strengthening exercise. Four weeks of three-times-a-day 30-minute-sessions demonstrated that core stabilization produced significantly more improvement than strengthening. Core stabilization improved proprioception, balance (as shown by single leg standing with eyes open and closed on stable and unstable surfaces), muscle thickness of the transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus, decreased functional disability, and reduced fear of movement. Bonuses of either exercise: no adverse effects AND pain relief. (2) Apple Country Chiropractic is always checking for balance issues in our chiropractic patients. Exercise that helps with Williamson balance is so vital.
CONTACT Apple Country Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Paula Hugulet on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she shares the benefits of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain for pain relief and spine strengthening.
Set up your Williamson chiropractic appointment today. If back pain is your nemesis in this moment, Apple Country Chiropractic offers a research-documented system and treatment plan for its relief and for its continued relief and deterrence with exercise that strengthens the lumbar muscles. We will create an easy exercise routine specially for you!
