Fall Risk. It is a genuine risk
for many Buffalo, NY folks today, especially in folks who are over 65. Falls cause pain.
Falls are costly. Falls disrupt life. Back pain
and neck pain influence the risk of falls and begin
discussions of fall prevention among back pain patients and
their healthcare providers like yours at The Novelli Wellness Center. The Novelli Wellness Center treats many Buffalo, NY back pain and neck pain patients who are at risk of falling. The Novelli Wellness Center has
some advice to limit the risk of the fall
risk and facilitate the path for Buffalo, NY chiropractic
patients to grow stronger
and stay upright!
CAUSES OF Buffalo, NY 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 go
from sitting to standing and standing to sitting at a realistic
rate. Chronic back pain sufferers are slower, likely due to the slower
muscle activation needed to do these movements. (1)
Chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability are found
to have more postural sway with their eyes closed or their
vision is somehow 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)
The Novelli Wellness Center helps with both pain and balance in Buffalo, NY
chiropractic patients.
HOW TO HELP BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
Certainly, the top two
reasons over-age-65-years patients get care from a
chiropractor like your Buffalo, NY chiropractor are back pain and neck
pain. Other reasons are balance, groin pain, hip pain, and headaches. (4) The Novelli Wellness Center
has great knowledge of the risks associated with falls and understands the impact of pain and balance on fall risk. The Novelli Wellness Center
recognizes Buffalo, NY chiropractic patients’ ways of
moving whenever they are in the office and notes any red flags for fall risk. Buffalo, NY chiropractic patients with Buffalo, NY
back pain who find
themselves with balance issues and fall risks are not alone! The Novelli Wellness Center
offers a few easy exercises to increase
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 The Novelli Wellness Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about effective chiropractic
care using Cox® Technic spinal manipulation of a patient with chronic
back pain which, as written here, influences
fall risk.
Schedule a Buffalo, NY chiropractic appointment
today. To prevent falls and increase your confidence
in moving, The Novelli Wellness Center is prepared to check your current
balance status and suggest some ways to reduce
your fall risk, no matter your age!