Fall Risk. It is a actual risk
for many Sandy Springs folks today, particularly in folks who are over 65. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain affect the risk of falls and begin
conversations of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Cross Chiropractic Center. Cross Chiropractic Center treats many Sandy Springs back pain and neck pain patients who have
higher risks of falls. Cross Chiropractic Center offers
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and help]16] Sandy Springs chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay balanced!
CAUSES OF Sandy Springs BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers experience 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 reasonable
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation necessary to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are known
to have more postural sway with their eyes closed or their
vision is in some way concealed. (2) Pain affects
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly related to postural balance. Intense low back pain is associated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Cross Chiropractic Center helps with both pain and balance in Sandy Springs
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Of note, the number 1 and 2
reasons over-age-65-years patients seek care from a
chiropractor like your Sandy Springs chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Cross Chiropractic Center
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and fully
comprehends the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Cross Chiropractic Center
notices Sandy Springs chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and notes any concerns of fall risk. Sandy Springs chiropractic patients with Sandy Springs
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! Cross Chiropractic Center
offers a few easy exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which in turn help prevent falls. A recent study reports that stabilizing
training decreased pain and disability. Balance training improved
balance. (5) Just a little improvement in balance and stability is an
important deal.
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about successful chiropractic
care using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Cross Chiropractic Center is ready to check your current
balance status and suggest some methods to reduce
your fall risk, no matter your age!