 Be active to support strong bones Strong bones are essential for overall health and well-being, and there is a lot you can do to support better bone health. Here are some simple ways we encourage patients at our clinic to help their bones be their strongest and reduce the risk of osteoporosis:
By following these guidelines, you can take proactive steps to strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis or bone injuries.
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 Reduce Injury Risk With Chiropractic Treatment Researchers looking to study the risk of injury following chiropractic treatment found a surprise.
Researchers analyzed Medicare data of patients aged 66-99 who were treated for neuromusculoskeletal complaints by their primary medical physician or chiropractic physician. They specifically looked for risk of traumatic injury to the head, neck, or trunk following an office visit for chiropractic spinal manipulation. The risk of injury after chiropractic treatment was significantly lower than risk of injury after a medical visit. Data showed only 4 injury incidents per 10,000 chiropractic visits, as compared to 15.3 incidents per 10,000 primary care medical visits. Risk of Traumatic Injury 76% Lower One Week Following Chiropractic Treatment Researchers concluded that among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66-99 with an office visit for a neuromusculoskeletal problem, risk of injury within 7 days was 76% lower among subjects with a chiropractic office visit as compared to those who saw a primary care physician. The safety of chiropractic treatment has been well documented for years. Chiropractic adjusting has also been shown to help improve balance and reduce falls in the elderly, which may play an important role in the reduction of injury following treatment.  Tai chi can help with balance and stability. Exercise has been recognized as an important part of the management of Parkinson’s disease to slow the deterioration of motor function and to prolong functional independence. Now research on alternative forms of exercise, such as tai chi, are showing potentially more improvement in balance, gait, and function in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
In the four-year project funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, researchers randomly assigned 195 patients to one of three exercise groups: tai chi, resistance training, or stretching. The patients participated in 60-minute exercise sessions twice a week for 24 weeks. The results of the study showed that the tai chi group performed consistently better than the stretching group in how far they could lean in any direction without losing balance, as well as demonstrating better levels of directional control of the body and walking ability, such as longer stride length. Tai chi participants also outperformed those in the resistance training group on the balance and stride length measures. Finally, tai chi training was shown to significantly lower the incidence of falls compared to stretching, and was as equally effective as resistance training in reducing falls. Read more... Exercise is an important part of maintaining health and mobility as we age. Improved balance is one of the many benefits researchers have documented with regular exercise. Tai chi is becoming increasing popular as a low to moderate intensity exercise option for any age. It can be performed almost anywhere and does not require equipment. For those looking to improve their balance or general health, tai chi is a great exercise to consider. |
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