Fall Risk. It’s a real risk
for many Pensacola folks today, especially in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are costly. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain influence the risk of falls and begin
conversations of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center cares
for many Pensacola back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center offers
some advice to limit the risk of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Pensacola chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Pensacola BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience more trouble performing “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 realistic
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are found
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is somehow obscured. (2) Pain influences
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly related to postural balance. Intense low back pain is related
to a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center helps with both pain and balance in Pensacola
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Certainly, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients seek care from a
chiropractor like your Pensacola chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
recognizes Pensacola chiropractic patients’ movements whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any concerns of fall risk. Pensacola chiropractic patients with Pensacola
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
has a few simple exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which in turn help prevent falls. A recent study shares that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is a big help.
CONTACT Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about successful 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 Pensacola chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your self-assurance
in moving, Pensacola Spinal Rehab Center is prepared to check your current
balance status and recommend some ways to reduce
your fall risk, regardless how old you are!