Exercise in the Manchester Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who experience certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to counteract its effects on daily life. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries takes care of osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Manchester chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are encouraged to be physically active to decrease that fear and enhance their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved Function
Quality of life is crucial! Post-menopausal women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who took part in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months displayed significant improvement in functional capacity measures – indicating that they were able to function and get around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often result in decreased quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the fracture, greater economic burden, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our Manchester osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling holds one back from fully participating in life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can safely perform is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient complies with on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Manchester osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we know it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly improved lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and eased pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries will put together the right mix of activities to boost your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise helps them physically and mentally, enhancing their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule your Manchester chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
