Oxford Back Pain Relief with Exercise & Chiropractic
As any sufferer of Oxford back pain knows, finding relief can be challenging. Many have tried multiple treatments and healthcare providers. But did you know that exercise could be an extra notch in the key to relieving your back pain? According to the CHAMPS Study-DK, links between cardiovascular disease risk factors and spinal pain may be moderated by sex and health-related physical activity. (1) Namely, exercise can help reduce back pain. Let’s take a look at how this works.
HOW EXERCISE HELPS WITH Oxford BACK PAIN RELIEF
Exercise has demonstrated to be beneficial for those who experience chronic back pain in a multitude of ways. First, it strengthens the muscles in your core and lower back which support your spine and lessen strain on it. Strengthening these muscles can help alleviate some of the pressure placed on your spine and lower the amount of back pain you feel due to bad posture or bad habits like slouching. Additionally, exercise helps increase flexibility in your joints; it enhances blood circulation which helps advance healing; and it releases endorphins which are natural pain killers that help lessen inflammation related to chronic back pain. (2,3) Satterwhite Chiropractic combines Cox® Technic spinal manipulation that reduces intradiscal pressures (Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. William Hoffman on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the Cox® Technic and its research showing drops in intradiscal pressure.) with exercises that are shown to reduce pain for optimal patient outcomes.
STARTING EXERCISE
It is significant to note that when beginning an exercise program for Oxford back pain relief, you should start gently and gradually up the intensity over time as your body adapts. It’s also important to choose low-impact exercises like walking or swimming rather than high impact exercises like running or jumping because these can place extra strain on your spine and irritate rather than help. Having said that, moderate aerobic exercise mixed with stretching and strengthening exercises has been proven helpful in decreasing lower back pain for many people suffering from chronic conditions like back pain. Oxford back pain patients have a great exercise coach at Satterwhite Chiropractic as researchers note that chiropractors actively promote (and participate in their own) physical activity by providing exercise information, asking patients about their physical activity level, and counseling back pain patients about suitable exercises to help their conditions. (4)
CONTACT Satterwhite Chiropractic
Exercise is a valuable way to manage chronic lower back pain. If performed properly, it could be just what you need to enhance your opportunity for long term relief from lower back pain! Make your Oxford chiropractic appointment to begin your chiropractic pain relieving treatment plan of spinal manipulation and mobilization with exercise.
