Exercise Is Better than Spinal Fusion & Helps Spine Related Pain

Exercise trumps instrumented spinal fusion for back pain relief at 9 years follow-up! (1) Well, exercise and cognitive intervention therapy, but isn’t that great news if you are facing back pain or even a back surgery? Now, OrthoIllinois Chiropractic doesn’t mean for you to become a super-sport. We know that too much of a good thing may be bad for you! But know that adding just a couple simple exercises that you can do in your own McHenry home may be good for you and any number of spine-related conditions you may have.

In a Cochrane Review, which is a big deal in the world of back pain study, exercise is found helpful for relief of lower back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia and shoulder pain. (2) Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoporosis benefit from exercise, too. (hagen) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic’s McHenry chiropractic treatment plan is comprehensive with spinal manipulation, nutrition, and exercise tips. We promise not to bombard you with everything at once though! We know when to gauge your readiness for the next step.

 

Now, exercise options flourish in the McHenry area for those chiropractic patients who want a little more than the at-home care exercises for back pain relief. Talk with OrthoIllinois Chiropractic before beginning on any of those too soon, though. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic would like to see you find some success and relief with a few simple lower back exercises or neck exercises first. Exercise is a journey, not a destination. Start where you can, and build your strength and endurance and most of all muscle in the right places to support your spine.

 

So contact OrthoIllinois Chiropractic today about appropriate McHenry exercise options for you right now. We look forward to the opportunity to be your exercise and health partner!