Back pain turns into the main focus when it
occurs. The term
‘back pain’ is very general though as back pain arises
from the mingled contributions of muscles, nerves, bones, and
more. Low back muscles may be weak and/or unstable leacing
them less helpful in supporting the spine. Exercise continued to
show just how beneficial it is in managing
spinal instability that accompanies Manahawkin
back pain. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center endoreses
exercise as something a back pain sufferer can do to help him/herself.
SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE
Instability impacts balance. Back pain
sufferers’ poor balance may result from badly
coordinated neuromuscular control and altered spine stability. A recent
study contrasted 3 groups: subacute non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) sufferers with
lumbar instability, those without instability, and healthy
subjects. Those with lumbar spine instability showed
more problems with balance control, proprioception,
fear of movement, increased pain, and functional ability than sufferers
without such instability. (1) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center checks
for instability in our Manahawkin back pain patients and creates
a Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment plan that involves
pain relieving spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise.
EXERCISE FOR SPINAL INSTABILITY AND BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Exercise is a usual intervention for low back
pain patients whatever the treatment plan. For
subacute NSLBP sufferers, exercise is a
benefit. Recently, two versions
of exercise were compared: core stabilization and strengthening
exercise. Four weeks of training
for 30 minutes a session three times a week showed that
core stabilization generated significantly more improvement than
strengthening. Core stabilization enhanced proprioception,
balance (as demonstrated by single leg standing with eyes open and
closed on stable and unstable surfaces), thickened muscles
of the transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus, lessened
functional disability, and reduced fear of movement. Bonuses
of either exercise: no adverse effects AND pain relief. (2) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center is always
concerned about balance issues in our chiropractic patients.
Exercise that improves Manahawkin balance is so vital.
CONTACT Manahawkin Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Paula Hugulet on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she describes
the benefits of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain for pain relief and spine strengthening.
Schedule your Manahawkin
chiropractic appointment soon. If back pain is your nemesis
in this moment, Manahawkin Chiropractic Center offers a research-documented system
and treatment plan for its relief and for its continued relief
and prevention with exercise that
strengthens the lumbar muscles. We will create an
easy exercise routine just for you!