Your West Des Moines chiropractor is always
on alert for relatable stories to address
West Des Moines back pain patients’ questions. West Des Moines back pain
patients like easy answers. Your West Des Moines chiropractor at
Executive Chiropractic of Iowa does, too. Read more about these factors that influence
your relief of West Des Moines back pain, arm and leg pain.
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN, MOVEMENT AND METABOLIC DISEASE
Chronic non-specific West Des Moines low back pain (LBP) presents
a huge socioeconomic problem although the
mechanisms are not yet fully understood. Impaired motor control is
one of the mechanisms which was indicated by a lower
movement amplitude of the pelvis, more in-phase coordination,
lower ground reaction forces, higher stride-to-stride variability
and an elevated 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 seen.
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 issues. Particularly, insulin
resistance was linked to increased body
fat, osteoporosis and balance. This study showed
a strong relationship between DMS and the existence
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. West Des Moines back pain patients are share the same
issues! These discoveries may
well back the atherosclerosis-low back pain connection
hypothesis. (3) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa helps West Des Moines chiropractic patients
with West Des Moines back pain relief and with their wish to address
complicating metabolic issues.
EXERCISE
Executive Chiropractic of Iowa urges West Des Moines
chiropractic patients to exercise even doing something as simple as walk. Researchers assessed the outcomes
of an exercise therapy program on pain and physical dimension of health-related
quality of life for 57 young adults aged 21 average
with musculoskeletal pain. A nine-week stabilization exercise therapy
program, used 60 minutes once a week, revealed
enhanced pain and disability and intensified
spine muscle endurance. This report confirmed that a
9-week progressive exercise therapy program can improve physical
health and reduce the incidence of cervical
disability and low back pain in young adults with musculoskeletal
pain. (4) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa emphasizes that exercise is effective!
BALANCE CONTROL
West Des Moines back pain in elderly effectively lowers balance ability.
Executive Chiropractic of Iowa does not view this as a good
event! These patients exhibited decreased
dependence on ankle and hip strategy for balance
control giving rise to a discrepancy
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) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa certainly
evaluates West Des Moines back pain patients for issues
with balance.
HAND GRIP STRENGTH
Another stimulating
issue is low hand grip strength in women who are
over 50 years with low physical activity was significantly associated
with the existence of low back pain. (6) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
finds this interesting, but it is published!
CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
Listen to this PODCAST
by Dr. Loren Miller as he shares his chiropractic
care of a back pain patient who experienced many
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 West Des Moines chiropractic appointment
today for a West Des Moines chiropractic treatment plan tailored
to you because exercise (regardless of the age
of the patient) and good general health liken to enhanced
spine motion and motor control.