Fall Risk. It is a actual risk
for many La Grande folks today, particularly in folks who are over 65. Falls trigger pain.
Falls are expensive. Falls unsettle life. Back pain
and neck pain modify the risk of falls and initiate
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC treats many La Grande back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC has
some tips to limit the risk of the fall
risk and help]16] La Grande chiropractic patients grow stronger
and stay on their feet!
CAUSES OF La Grande BALANCE ISSUES
Chronic low back pain sufferers have more trouble doing “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” processes.
These are just what they sound like! Healthy people can move
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 needed to perform these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are noted
to have more postural sway when their eyes are closed or their
vision is somehow concealed. (2) Pain influences
balance and increases fall risk. Neck pain is significantly associated
with postural balance. Intense low back pain is affiliated with a significantly higher concern of falling. (3)
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC helps with both pain and balance in La Grande
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Certainly, the top two
reasons over-age-65-years patients seek care from a
chiropractor like your La Grande chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
notices La Grande chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and takes note
of any red flags for fall risk. La Grande chiropractic patients with La Grande
back pain who discover that they are a bit unbalanced and at risk of falls are not alone! Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
offers a few simple exercises to improve
balance and proprioception which then help prevent falls. A recent study shares that stabilizing
training reduced pain and disability. Balance training increased
balance. (5) Even a little improvement in balance and stability is a big help.
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
treatment using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, plays a role in
fall risk.
Schedule a La Grande chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and improve your confidence
in moving, Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is prepared to check your current
balance status and suggest some methods to reduce
your fall risk, no matter how old you are!