Fall Risk. It’s a real risk
for many Fort Wayne folks today, especially in the
over 65-year old group. Falls cause pain.
Falls are costly. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain modify the risk of falls and begin
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc cares
for many Fort Wayne back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc has
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and facilitate the way for Fort Wayne chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Fort Wayne BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more concern
when doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can move
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a reasonable
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation necessary to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are found
to have more postural sway with their eyes closed or their
vision is in some way concealed. (2) Pain influences
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly related to postural balance. Intense low back pain is associated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc helps with both pain and balance in Fort Wayne
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients seek care from a
chiropractor like your Fort Wayne chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
knows the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
notices Fort Wayne chiropractic patients’ movements whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any red flags for fall risk. Fort Wayne chiropractic patients with Fort Wayne
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
has a few easy exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which in turn help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training reduced pain and disability. Balance training improved
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is an
important help.
CONTACT Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
care using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, plays a role in
fall risk.
Schedule a Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your self-assurance
in moving, Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc is ready to check your present
balance status and suggest some methods to reduce
your fall risk, regardless your age!
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