Exercise in the Minster Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who experience some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to counteract its effects on daily life. Minster Chiropractic Center takes care of osteoporotic patients who worry fearfully that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Minster chiropractic patients who have osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce that fear and improve their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved Function
Quality of life is important! 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 tests – indicating that 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 decreased quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic burden, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Minster osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the potential damage it can wreak on 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 participating in life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you can comfortably perform is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Minster Chiropractic Center is well aware that not every patient complies with on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Minster Chiropractic Center! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Minster osteoporosis patients boost 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 on-going is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises may expectantly positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) Together, Minster Chiropractic Center and you will find the right mix of activities to boost your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise helps 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 Minster chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
