Fall Risk. It is a real risk
for many Malverne folks today, particularly in the
over 65-year old group. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are costly. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain modify the risk of falls and begin
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Malverne Health & Wellness. Malverne Health & Wellness treats many Malverne back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Malverne Health & Wellness has
some advice to limit the risk of the fall
risk and help]16] Malverne chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay balanced!
CAUSES OF Malverne BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more concern
when doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can go
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 necessary to do 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 in some way obscured. (2) Pain affects
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)
Malverne Health & Wellness helps with both pain and balance in Malverne
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Certainly, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients get care from a
chiropractor like your Malverne chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Malverne Health & Wellness
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Malverne Health & Wellness
recognizes Malverne chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and sees any concerns of fall risk. Malverne chiropractic patients with Malverne
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Malverne Health & Wellness
has a few easy exercises to increase
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training reduced pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is an
important deal.
CONTACT Malverne Health & Wellness
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
care using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as reported here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Malverne chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your confidence
in moving, Malverne Health & Wellness is prepared to check your present
balance status and suggest some ways to lower
your fall risk, no matter your age!