Vancouver Back Pain Relief with Exercise & Chiropractic
As any sufferer of Vancouver back pain knows, finding relief can be a challenge. Many have tried multiple treatments and healthcare providers. But did you know that exercise could be an extra notch in the key to relieving your back pain? According to the CHAMPS Study-DK, associations between cardiovascular disease risk factors and spinal pain may be affected by sex and health-related physical activity. (1) Namely, exercise can help reduce back pain. Vancouver Disc Centers shares some information about how this works.
HOW EXERCISE HELPS WITH Vancouver BACK PAIN RELIEF
Exercise has demonstrated itself beneficial for those who have chronic back pain in several ways. First, it strengthens core and lower back muscles which support your spine and decrease strain on it. Strengthening these muscles can help alleviate some of the pressure exerted on your spine and decrease the amount of back pain you feel due to bad posture or poor habits like slouching. Additionally, exercise helps boost flexibility in your joints; it enhances blood circulation which helps promote healing; and it releases endorphins which are natural pain killers that help lower inflammation related to chronic back pain. (2,3) Vancouver Disc Centers combines Cox® Technic spinal manipulation that reduces intradiscal pressures (Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. William Hoffman on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the Cox® Technic and its research showing drops in intradiscal pressure.) with exercises that are shown to reduce pain for optimal patient outcomes.
STARTING EXERCISE
It is significant to be aware that when initiating an exercise program for Vancouver back pain relief, you should start gently and gradually increase intensity over time as your body adapts. It is also valuable to choose low-impact exercises such as walking or swimming rather than high impact exercises such as running or jumping because these can place extra strain on your spine and make matters worse rather than better. Having said that, moderate aerobic exercise combined with stretching and strengthening exercises has been proven effective in reducing lower back pain for many people suffering from chronic conditions like back pain. Vancouver back pain patients have a great exercise partner at Vancouver Disc Centers as researchers note that chiropractors actively endorse (and participate in their own) physical activity by offering exercise information, questioning patients about their physical activity level, and counseling back pain patients about suitable exercises for their specific conditions. (4)
CONTACT Vancouver Disc Centers
Exercise is a valuable way to deal with chronic lower back pain. If performed correctly, it could be just what you need to enhance your opportunity for long term relief from lower back pain! Schedule your Vancouver chiropractic appointment to start your chiropractic pain relieving treatment plan of spinal manipulation and mobilization with exercise.
