Your Minster chiropractor is always
looking for relatable stories to answer
Minster back pain patients’ questions. Minster back pain
patients like simple answers. Your Minster chiropractor at
Minster Chiropractic Center does, too. Read more about these factors that influence
your relief of Minster back pain, arm and leg pain.
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN, MOVEMENT AND METABOLIC DISEASE
Chronic non-specific Minster low back pain (LBP) presents
a huge socioeconomic problem although the
mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Impaired motor control is
one issue which was indicated by a reduced
movement amplitude of the pelvis, more in-phase coordination,
lower ground reaction forces, higher stride-to-stride variability
and a higher action in spine muscles.
Impaired motor control during walking is indicated by greater
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 involves a collection
of cardiovascular risk factors (insulin resistance, hypertension, glucose
intolerance, low HDL-C, and hypertriglyceridemia. (7) DMS and MetS are related
in six domains: elevated body fat, declined
muscle mass, lessened muscle strength, osteoporosis, slow gait
speed, and balance issues. Particularly, insulin
resistance was correlated to increased body
fat, osteoporosis and balance. This research demonstrated
a compelling relationship between DMS and the existence
of MetS and its factors in the elderly population. (2)
Further, 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. Minster back pain patients are share the same
issues! These findings might support the atherosclerosis-low back pain connection
hypothesis. (3) Minster Chiropractic Center helps Minster chiropractic patients
with Minster back pain relief and with their desire to address
confounding metabolic issues.
EXERCISE
Minster Chiropractic Center encourages Minster
chiropractic patients to exercise even simple
walking. A study assessed the effects
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 once a week, revealed
enhanced pain and disability and increased
spine muscle endurance. This report revealed that a
9-week progressive exercise therapy program can enhance physical
health and reduce the prevalence of cervical
disability and low back pain in young adults with musculoskeletal
pain. (4) Minster Chiropractic Center highlights that exercise is helpful!
BALANCE CONTROL
Minster back pain in elderly effectively reduces balance ability.
Minster Chiropractic Center does not view this as a good
event! These patients exhibited decreased
dependence on ankle and hip strategy for balance
control causing a deficit
of postural control from proprioceptive impairment. Moreover, older
patients with low back pain are at higher risk for lower leg
proprioceptive decrease and balance ability. (5) Minster Chiropractic Center definitely
evaluates Minster 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 related to the presence of low back pain. (6) Minster Chiropractic Center
finds this curious, but it’s documented!
CONTACT Minster Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
by Dr. Loren Miller as he discusses his chiropractic
care of a back pain patient who experienced several
health issues on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson. (His personal experience with back
pain and neck pain is also captivating!)
Schedule your Minster chiropractic appointment
today for a Minster chiropractic treatment plan tailored
to you because exercise (despite the age
of the patient) and good general health liken to improved
spine motion and motor control.