Exercise in the Largo Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis

Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to offset its impact on daily life. Hollstrom & Associates Inc takes care of osteoporotic patients who worry fearfully that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Largo chiropractic patients who deal with 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 showed significant improvement in functional capacity measures – meaning 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 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 Largo osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can wreak on 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 performing physical activities that you can easily do is important!

PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS

Hollstrom & Associates Inc is well aware that not every patient does on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Largo osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we know it will have a beneficial effect. 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 testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) Together, Hollstrom & Associates Inc and you will find the right mix of activities to boost 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 Largo chiropractic visit soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.