Exercise in the McHenry Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who have certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to counteract its impact on daily life. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic cares for osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our McHenry 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 took part in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months appeared to have significant improvement in functional capacity measures – meaning they were able to function and get around better - and a reduced risk and fear of falls. (1) That is significant! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is greater than 40% which often result in reduced quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our McHenry osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is dangerous due to the potential damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially not good for an person with osteoporosis and weakened bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can safely perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient complies with on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from OrthoIllinois Chiropractic! It’s human nature. We would like to see our McHenry osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we are sure it will have a positive effect. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and lowered pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is underway 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, OrthoIllinois Chiropractic will find the right mix of activities to raise your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits them physically and mentally, improving their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, make your McHenry chiropractic visit soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
