Exercise and back pain: what a pair!
Spinal Care Clinic personalizes the most
appropriate back pain exercises for each Burlington and Hamilton back pain
sufferer visiting Spinal Care Clinic to maximize back pain relief, boost the supporting muscles like the erector
spinae and multifidus, and regain function. Spinal Care Clinic
also tries to find exercises that are easy,
effective in multiple ways like the “bird dog” move!
INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE BASED ON YOUR
SPINE
Chronic low back pain patients are not created equally. There are numerous factors that impact their back pain state. Each chronic low back pain
sufferer must be evaluated individually as your
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor always tries to do. It’s a
known fact that back muscle function varies from one chronic
low back pain sufferer to another. Differences
can be found via a thorough examination which Spinal Care Clinic does quite well. The exam discoveries help shape
a personalized treatment plan with personalized exercise recommendations. (1) Know with confidence that you are
an individual at Spinal Care Clinic!
WHICH EXERCISE FOR WHICH MUSCLE?
Exercise is a common suggestion
for back pain patients…and for good reason. Muscles support the body
and spine. A review of published research on the usefulness
of exercise revealed that exercise was likely effective for chronic
low back pain in comparison to no treatment, placebo, advice or
education alone, electrotherapy, or usual care. Its effect was limited
for function, but it improved pain and functional limitations
outcomes. (2) Spinal Care Clinic thinks our Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic patients would agree that benefits of
any type like this for a condition that is said
to be the foremost cause of disability around
the world for the past three decades or so, costing a lot in
direct healthcare expense as well as lost productivity,
are valuable to {{pursue with some exercise. Start with one exercise (like the following one!) and build up to the basic 10 for back pain.
ONE SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE EXERCISE: BIRD DOG
Erector spinae and multifidi muscles often grow
weak with back pain yet are so important
for stability. Bird-dog (aka quadruped
opposite arm/leg) is a 3-way effective exercise: toning the erector spinae while
strengthening the multifidus and the core as well. Start this by starting on all fours: knees and
hands, stretching the left leg and right arm out level with the floor. Hold this for a couple seconds and repeat
on the other side. Do this 10 times on each side. (3,4) Have a
chat with Spinal Care Clinic before beginning any exercise
though to be sure it’s appropriate for you!
CONTACT Spinal Care Clinic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Martin Fleming on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares
the treatment plan and outcome for a patient with low back and leg pain
following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
appointment now. We will unite back pain and
exercise together in a sensible way just for you and your back
pain relief desire.