West Des Moines Back Pain Relief with Exercise & Chiropractic
As any West Des Moines back pain patient knows, finding relief can be a challenge. You may have tried multiple treatments and healthcare providers. But did you know that exercise could be just the right addition to your attempts at getting back pain relief? According to the CHAMPS Study-DK, links between cardiovascular disease risk factors and spinal pain may be affected by sex and health-related physical activity. (1) In other words, exercise can help ease back pain. Let’s take a look at how this works.
HOW EXERCISE HELPS WITH West Des Moines BACK PAIN RELIEF
Exercise has proven itself beneficial for those who experience chronic back pain in several ways. First, it strengthens core and lower back muscles which support your spine and decrease strain on it. Strengthening these muscles can help alleviate some of the pressure exerted on your spine and decrease the amount of back pain you experience due to poor posture or bad habits like slouching. Further, exercise helps increase flexibility in your joints; it boosts blood circulation which helps promote healing; and it releases endorphins which are natural pain killers that help reduce inflammation associated with chronic back pain. (2,3) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa combines Cox® Technic spinal manipulation that reduces intradiscal pressures (Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. William Hoffman on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the Cox® Technic and its research showing drops in intradiscal pressure.) with exercises that are shown to reduce pain for optimal patient outcomes.
STARTING EXERCISE
It is significant to be aware that when beginning an exercise program for West Des Moines back pain relief, you should start slowly and gradually increase intensity over time as your body adjusts. It’s also valuable to select low-impact exercises such as walking or swimming rather than high impact exercises like running or jumping as these can place additional strain on your spine and aggravate rather than improve. Having said that, moderate aerobic exercise mixed with stretching and strengthening exercises has been proven helpful in reducing lower back pain for many people suffering from chronic conditions like back pain. West Des Moines back pain patients have a great exercise partner at Executive Chiropractic of Iowa as researchers explain that chiropractors actively endorse (and participate in their own) physical activity by offering exercise information, asking patients about their physical activity level, and advising back pain patients about proper exercises for their specific conditions. (4)
CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
Exercise is an effective way to deal with chronic lower back pain. If done properly, it could be just what you need to boost your opportunity for long term relief from lower back pain! Make your West Des Moines chiropractic appointment to begin your chiropractic pain relieving treatment plan of spinal manipulation and mobilization and exercise.
