Your Vancouver chiropractor is always
on alert for interesting stories to answer
Vancouver back pain patients’ questions. Vancouver back pain
patients like easy answers. Your Vancouver chiropractor at
Vancouver Spine Care Centre does, too. Check out these factors that guide
your relief of Vancouver back pain, arm and leg pain.
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN, MOVEMENT AND METABOLIC DISEASE
Chronic non-specific Vancouver low back pain (LBP) presents
a huge socioeconomic problem even though the
mechanisms are not yet clear. 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 a higher activity in spine muscles.
Impaired motor control during walking is reflected in higher
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 observed.
Abnormal spine mobility is affiliated with metabolic
syndrome (MetS) (2), and MetS involves 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 problems. Notably, insulin
resistance was linked to increased body
fat, osteoporosis and balance. This study demonstrated
a compelling relationship between DMS and the existence
of MetS and its factors 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. Vancouver back pain patients are share the same
issues! These findings may
well support the atherosclerosis-low back pain connection
hypothesis. (3) Vancouver Spine Care Centre helps Vancouver chiropractic patients
with Vancouver back pain relief and with their desire to address
complicating metabolic issues.
EXERCISE
Vancouver Spine Care Centre encourages Vancouver
chiropractic patients to exercise even simple
walking. A study evaluated the effects
of an exercise therapy program on pain and physical dimension of health-related
quality of life for 57 young adults of an average age of 21
with musculoskeletal pain. A 9-week stabilization exercise therapy
program, used 60 minutes weekly, showed
improved pain and disability and intensified
spine muscle endurance. This study confirmed that a
9-week progressive exercise therapy program can enhance physical
health and reduce the prevalence of cervical
disability and low back pain in young adults with musculoskeletal
pain. (4) Vancouver Spine Care Centre emphasizes that exercise is helpful!
BALANCE CONTROL
Vancouver back pain in older folks effectively reduces balance ability.
Vancouver Spine Care Centre does not view this as a good
event! These patients presented reduced
reliance on ankle and hip strategy for balance
control causing a discrepancy
of postural control from proprioceptive impairment. Also, older
patients with low back pain are at higher risk for lower leg
proprioceptive decrease and balance ability. (5) Vancouver Spine Care Centre definitely
tests Vancouver back pain patients for issues
with balance.
HAND GRIP STRENGTH
Another interesting
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) Vancouver Spine Care Centre
finds this interesting, but it is documented!
CONTACT Vancouver Spine Care Centre
Listen to this PODCAST
by Dr. Loren Miller as he discusses his chiropractic
care of a back pain patient who experienced several
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 Vancouver chiropractic appointment
today for a Vancouver chiropractic treatment plan created just for you because exercise (regardless of the age
of the patient) and good general health liken to enhanced
spine motion and motor control.