Your Millville chiropractor is continually
on alert for relatable ways to address
Millville back pain patients’ questions. Millville back pain
patients like simple answers. Your Millville chiropractor at
Wilson Family Chiropractic does, too. Read more about these factors that influence
your relief of Millville back pain, arm and leg pain.
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN, MOVEMENT AND METABOLIC DISEASE
Chronic non-specific Millville low back pain (LBP) is
a huge socioeconomic problem even though the
mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Impaired motor control is
one issue which was shown by a reduced
movement amplitude of the pelvis, more in-phase coordination,
lower ground reaction forces, higher stride-to-stride variability
and an elevated activity in spine muscles.
Impaired motor control during walking is reflected in higher
activity of the spine muscles which results in a stiffened lumbar-pelvic
region. (1) Dysmobility Syndrome (DMS) (abnormal spine motion) of the
musculoskeletal system and adverse health problems in older population is observed.
Abnormal spine mobility is linked to metabolic
syndrome (MetS) (2), and MetS encompasses a collection
of cardiovascular risk factors (insulin resistance, hypertension, glucose
intolerance, low HDL-C, and hypertriglyceridemia. (7) DMS and MetS are linked
in six domains: increased body fat, reduced
muscle mass, lessened muscle strength, osteoporosis, slow gait
speed, and balance problems. Particularly, insulin
resistance was correlated to higher body
fat, osteoporosis and balance. This research demonstrated
a compelling relationship between DMS and the presence
of MetS and its mechanisms in the elderly population. (2)
Additionally, low high density lipid (HDL) cholesterol and
high low density cholesterol/high density lipid cholesterol ratio were
significantly associated with low back pain in a middle-aged Japanese
population. Millville back pain patients are share the same
issues! These findings may
well support the atherosclerosis-low back pain connection
hypothesis. (3) Wilson Family Chiropractic helps Millville chiropractic patients
with Millville back pain relief and with their desire to fix
complicating metabolic issues.
EXERCISE
Wilson Family Chiropractic urges Millville
chiropractic patients to exercise even simple
walking. Researchers assessed the outcomes
of an exercise therapy program on pain and physical dimension of health-related
quality of life for 57 young adults of an average age of 21
with musculoskeletal pain. A nine-week stabilization exercise therapy
program, performed 60 minutes weekly, revealed
improved pain and disability and increased
spine muscle endurance. This study confirmed that a
9-week progressive exercise therapy program can enhance physical
health and decrease the prevalence of cervical
disability and low back pain in young adults with musculoskeletal
pain. (4) Wilson Family Chiropractic emphasizes that exercise is effective!
BALANCE CONTROL
Millville back pain in elderly effectively lowers balance ability.
Wilson Family Chiropractic does not see this as a good
event! These patients showed reduced
dependence on ankle and hip strategy for balance
control resulting in a deficit
of postural control from proprioceptive impairment. Also, older
patients with low back pain are at increased risk for lower leg
proprioceptive decrease and balance ability. (5) Wilson Family Chiropractic certainly
evaluates Millville back pain patients for problems
with balance.
HAND GRIP STRENGTH
Another interesting
issue is low hand grip strength in women aged
over 50 years with low physical activity was significantly associated
with the existence of low back pain. (6) Wilson Family Chiropractic
finds this curious, but it is documented!
CONTACT Wilson Family Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
by Dr. Loren Miller as he discusses his chiropractic
care of a back pain patient who experienced many
health issues on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson. (His personal journey with back
pain and neck pain is also fascinating!)
Schedule your Millville chiropractic appointment
today for a Millville chiropractic treatment plan created just for you since exercise (despite the age
of the patient) and good general health liken to enhanced
spine motion and motor control.