Exercise in the West Des Moines Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity is good for everyone. Period. For those who deal with some health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to counter its effects on daily life. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa cares for osteoporotic patients who fear that they may hurt themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our West Des Moines chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce that fear and enhance their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved Function
Quality of life is important! Post-menopausal women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who participated in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months displayed significant improvement in functional capacity tests – indicating that they were able to function and get around better - and a decreased risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often result in decreased quality of life, enhanced risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It’s no wonder that our West Des Moines osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is particularly not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling prevents one from fully participating in life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you can safely perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is very sensitive to the fact that not every patient complies with on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from Executive Chiropractic of Iowa! It’s human nature. We would like to see our West Des Moines osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we know it will have a positive impact. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and alleviated pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) Together, Executive Chiropractic of Iowa and you will find the right mix of activities to raise your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise helps them physically and mentally, enhancing their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule your West Des Moines chiropractic visit soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
