Fall Risk. It is a actual risk
for many Largo folks today, particularly in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are costly. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain affect the risk of falls and start
conversations of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Hollstrom & Associates Inc. Hollstrom & Associates Inc treats many Largo back pain and neck pain patients who have
higher risks of falls. Hollstrom & Associates Inc offers
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and help]16] Largo chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay on their feet!
CAUSES OF Largo BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience more concern
when 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
speed. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to perform these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are noted
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is somehow concealed. (2) Pain influences
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)
Hollstrom & Associates Inc helps with both pain and balance in Largo
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the top two
reasons over-age-65-years patients look for care from a
chiropractor like your Largo chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Hollstrom & Associates Inc
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Hollstrom & Associates Inc
recognizes Largo chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any concerns of fall risk. Largo chiropractic patients with Largo
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! Hollstrom & Associates Inc
has a few easy exercises to improve
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 a big help.
CONTACT Hollstrom & Associates Inc
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, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Largo chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Hollstrom & Associates Inc is prepared to check your current
balance status and recommend some ways to reduce
your fall risk, regardless your age!
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