Exercise for back
pain: a common suggestion with good reason.
OrthoIllinois Chiropractic individualizes the suitable back pain exercises for each McHenry back pain
sufferer visiting OrthoIllinois Chiropractic to relieve pain
best, bolster the supporting muscles like the erector
spinae and multifidus, and regain function. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic
also tries to find exercises that are easy,
effective in numerous ways like the “bird dog” move!
PERSONALIZED EXERCISE BASED ON YOUR
SPINE
Chronic low back pain patients are not all made in the
same way. There are numerous factors that contribute
to their back pain situation. Each chronic low back pain
sufferer must be considered individually as your
McHenry chiropractor strives to do. It’s well-known that back muscle function differs from a chronic
low back pain sufferer to another. Differences
can be found via a thorough examination which OrthoIllinois Chiropractic does quite well. The exam discoveries help create
an individual treatment plan
with individualized exercise recommendations. (1) Know with confidence that you are
an individual at OrthoIllinois Chiropractic!
WHICH EXERCISE FOR WHICH MUSCLE?
Exercise is a regular recommendation
for back pain patients…and with good reason. Muscles support the body
and spine. A review of published research on the usefulness
of exercise found that exercise was likely effective for chronic
low back pain compared to no treatment, placebo, advice or
education alone, electrotherapy, or usual care. Its effect was limited
for function, but it enhanced pain and functional limitations
outcomes. (2) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic believes our McHenry
chiropractic patients would be in agreement 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 {{seek 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 valuable
for stability. Bird-dog (aka quadruped
opposite arm/leg) is a 3-way effective exercise: toning the erector spinae and
strengthening the multifidus and the core as well. Start this by getting on all fours: knees and
hands, stretching the left leg and right arm out level with the floor. Hold the position for a couple seconds and repeat
on the other side. Perform this 10 times on each side. (3,4) Talk with OrthoIllinois Chiropractic before starting any exercise
though to be sure it’s the right one for you!
CONTACT OrthoIllinois Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Martin Fleming on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details
the treatment plan and outcome for a patient with low back and leg pain
following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
Make your McHenry chiropractic
appointment today. We’ll unite back pain and
exercise together in a sensible way just for you and your back
pain relief desire.