Back pain becomes the focus when it
occurs. The term
‘back pain’ is quite general though as back pain stems
from the combined contributions of muscles, nerves, bones, and
more. Low back muscles may be weak and/or unstable leacing
them less useful in supporting the spine. Exercise repeatedly shows just how beneficial it is in managing
spinal instability that accompanies Oxford
back pain. Satterwhite 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’ poor balance may be caused by badly
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 without instability, and healthy
subjects. Those with lumbar spine instability demonstrated
more issues with balance control, proprioception,
fear of movement, more pain, and functional ability than those
without such instability. (1) Satterwhite Chiropractic tests
for instability in our Oxford 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 common intervention for low back
pain patients whatever the treatment plan. For
subacute NSLBP sufferers, exercise is a
benefit. Not long ago, two types
of exercise were assessed: core stabilization and strengthening
exercise. A month 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 less fear of movement. Bonuses
of either exercise: no unpleasant
side-effects AND pain relief. (2) Satterwhite Chiropractic is always
concerned about balance issues in our chiropractic patients.
Exercise that improves Oxford balance is so vital.
CONTACT Satterwhite 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.
Schedule your Oxford
chiropractic appointment now. If back pain is your focus
in this moment, Satterwhite Chiropractic offers a research-documented system
and treatment plan for its relief and for its sustained relief
and deterrence with exercise that
strengthens the lumbar muscles. We’ll create a simple exercise plan just for you!