Fall Risk. It is a genuine risk
for many Carrolltown folks today, particularly in folks who are over 65. Falls cause pain.
Falls are costly. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain modify the risk of falls and initiate
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation treats many Carrolltown back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation has
some advice to limit the risk of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Carrolltown chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Carrolltown BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more concern
when performing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can change
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a practical
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 known
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is in some way obscured. (2) Pain affects
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly associated
with postural balance. Intense low back pain is associated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation helps with both pain and balance in Carrolltown
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the top two
reasons over-age-65-years patients obtain care from a
chiropractor like your Carrolltown chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
recognizes Carrolltown chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any red flags for fall risk. Carrolltown chiropractic patients with Carrolltown
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
offers a few easy exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study shares that stabilizing
training reduced pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Even a little improvement in balance and stability is an
important help.
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
treatment using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as reported here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Carrolltown chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is ready to check your present
balance status and recommend some methods to reduce
your fall risk, regardless how old you are!
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