Exercise in the Groton Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who experience some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to offset its effects on daily life. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office sees osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Groton chiropractic patients who have osteoporosis are urged 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 joined in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months showed significant improvement in functional capacity tests – indicating that they could function and get around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is significant! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often culminate 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 Groton osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling is dangerous due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is particularly not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully enjoying life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you can comfortably perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office is well aware that not every patient follows through on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Groton osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we are sure it will have a beneficial impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and alleviated pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office will find the right mix of activities to raise your desire to take part in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits 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 Groton chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
