November 2024 Healthy News from Minster Chiropractic Center Degenerated Discs and Multifidus Muscles Find Help Here

COMBATING CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A Helpful Approach to Multifidus Muscle Health

Low back pain is a common health concern, especially in the elderly population in Minster, and can be attributed to multifidus muscle degeneration. Research has reported that chronic low back pain is associated with disc degeneration and fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle, a key stabilizer of the spine. Studies by Balevi and Gu H. et al., have further investigated this connection and highlighted the significant impact it can have on spinal health and function. Balevi elaborates on the intricate relationship between low back pain and the degeneration of the multifidus muscle. The study underscores that multifidus muscle health is vital for spinal stability and draws attention to the fact that degeneration, including fatty infiltration, undermines this stability, exacerbating back pain. Balevi's research stresses the success of targeted rehabilitation exercises in undoing muscle degeneration, thereby improving spinal health. (1) Relatedly, Gu H. et al.'s research highlights the benefits of specific exercises targeting multifidus muscle function in alleviating low back pain and improving spinal health. The authors close with the statement that targeted exercises can enhance muscle strength and endurance, ultimately undoing fatty degeneration and increasing spinal stability. (2) By incorporating these exercises into an overall chiropractic treatment plan that includes gentle, safe chiropractic adjustments with Cox® Technic, chronic low back pain sufferers - even those who are a little older - may experience a significant decrease in pain and enhancement in their quality of life, as shown in these studies. Rely on Minster Chiropractic Center to design just the right exercise plan to help you!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  about the use of gentle, safe treatment  protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to ease Minster chronic back pain.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Strengthen Multifidus Muscles!

Compared with general exercise, motor control exercise with isolated lumbar extension exercise showed greater improvement in multifidus muscle size, composition and function with obvious increased thickness of the multifidus – in addition to improvement in pain, function and quality of life for participating back pain sufferers. (3) One simple exercise for the multifidus is just standing at a counter, everting your foot, and lifting your leg straight back. Easy! Mix exercise with spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic, and your weak multifidus muscles (and your back pain) will thank you!

We are grateful for you and your trust in our chiropractic care. Make your Minster chiropractic appointment now! Have a great November!