Exercising in Ellisville, MO
Exercise is a fundamental choice to creating a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
The benefits of exercise go far beyond the time spent exercising. Exercise fights disease, controls weight, improves mood, boosts energy, and so much more.
Many people worry that exercise will worsen their spinal condition, but in most cases, exercise combined with chiropractic care is important in the management of lower back pain. Patients with a history of heart problems should consult with their doctor before beginning an exercise program.
Types of Exercise to Combine with Chiropractic Care
Low Back
If a patient feels best when bending over (flexion biased), exercises such as pulling the knees to the chest, posterior pelvic tilts, bending forward from a sitting position, and others usually help provide relief.
Legs
If a patient is least symptomatic in extension, especially if leg pain centralizes or diminishes (extension biased), leg strengthening exercises are appropriate.
Core
Strengthening of the pelvic stabilizing muscles (core muscles), hamstrings, adductors, and other overly short or tight postural muscles, as well as proprioceptive or balance promoting exercises can improve outcomes.
With respect to lower back pain, there are many applicable exercises that are available for patients also undergoing chiropractic care for lower back pain. Patients can be classified into flexion or extension biased categories to determine the exercises that are best for them.
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