Fall Risk. It is a real risk
for many Eugene folks today, particularly in the
over 65-year old group. Falls cause pain.
Falls are costly. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain affect the risk of falls and initiate
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic treats many Eugene back pain and neck pain patients who have
higher risks of falls. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic has
some tips to take the risk out of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Eugene chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay balanced!
CAUSES OF Eugene BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more concern
when performing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can change
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a practical
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to perform 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 somehow concealed. (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)
Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic helps with both pain and balance in Eugene
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 Eugene chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
recognizes Eugene chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and notes any red flags for fall risk. Eugene chiropractic patients with Eugene
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
has a few simple exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training improved
balance. (5) Even a little improvement in balance and stability is a big help.
CONTACT Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
treatment using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as reported here, plays a role in
fall risk.
Schedule a Eugene chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Rethwill Chiropractic Clinic is ready to check your current
balance status and recommend some methods to reduce
your fall risk, no matter how old you are!