Exercise for back
pain: a common recommendation with good reason.
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries individualizes the suitable back pain exercises for each Manchester back pain
sufferer visiting Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries to maximize back pain relief, boost the supporting muscles like the erector
spinae and multifidus, and regain function. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
also gives every effort to find exercises that are easy,
effective in a variety of ways like the “bird dog” movement!
INDIVIDUALIZED EXERCISE BASED ON YOUR
SPINE
Chronic low back pain patients are not all made in the
same way. There are numerous factors that impact their back pain state. Each chronic low back pain
sufferer must be considered individually as your
Manchester chiropractor strives to do. It’s a
known fact that back muscle function varies from one chronic
low back pain sufferer to another. Variations
can be found from a thorough examination which Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is
quite good at! The exam discoveries help create
a personalized treatment plan with personalized exercise recommendations. (1) Know with confidence that you are
an individual at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries!
WHICH EXERCISE FOR WHICH MUSCLE?
Exercise is a regular suggestion
for back pain patients…and with good reason. Muscles support the body
and spine. A review of published research on the usefulness
of exercise revealed that exercise was likely effective for chronic
low back pain compared to no treatment, placebo, advice or
education alone, electrotherapy, or usual care. Its impact was limited
for function, but it improved pain and functional limitations
outcomes. (2) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries believes our Manchester
chiropractic patients would be in agreement that benefits of
any type like this for a condition that is reportedly the foremost cause of disability globally for the past three decades or so, costing a lot in
direct healthcare expense as well as lost productivity,
are valuable to {{pursue 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 weaken with back pain, but they are so critical
for stability. Bird-dog (aka quadruped
opposite arm/leg) is a 3-way effective exercise: toning the erector spinae and
strengthening both the core and the
multifidus. Start this by starting on all fours: knees and
hands, stretching the left leg and right arm out parallel
to the floor. Hold this for a couple seconds and repeat
on the other side. Do this 10 times on each side. (3,4) Have a
chat with Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries before starting any exercise
though to be sure it’s appropriate for you!
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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.
Schedule your Manchester chiropractic
appointment soon. We’ll unite back pain and
exercise together in a sensible way just for you and your back
pain relief desire.