COMBATING CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A Beneficial Approach to Multifidus Muscle Health
Low back pain is a common health concern, especially in the elderly population in Manahawkin, and can be attributed to multifidus muscle degeneration. Research has shown that chronic low back pain is linked to disc degeneration and fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle, a key stabilizer of the spine. Studies by Balevi and Gu H. et al., have further explored this connection and emphasized the significant effect it can have on spinal health and function. Balevi expounds on the complex relationship between low back pain and the degeneration of the multifidus muscle. The study stresses that multifidus muscle health is crucial for spinal stability and draws attention to the fact that degeneration, including fatty infiltration, weakens this stability, exacerbating back pain. Balevi's research stresses the effectiveness of targeted rehabilitation exercises in reversing muscle degeneration, thereby improving spinal health. (1) Relatedly, Gu H. et al.'s research highlights the benefits of specific exercises targeting multifidus muscle function in reducing low back pain and improving spinal health. The authors conclude that targeted exercises can enhance muscle strength and endurance, finally undoing fatty degeneration and increasing spinal stability. (2) By combining these exercises into an overall chiropractic treatment plan encompassing gentle, safe chiropractic adjustments with Cox® Technic, chronic low back pain sufferers - even those who are a little older - may experience a significant reduction in pain and increase in their quality of life, as shown in these studies. Rely on Manahawkin Chiropractic Center to create just the right exercise plan to help you!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Tony Barton on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the use of gentle, safe treatment protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to reduce Manahawkin chronic back pain.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Strengthen Multifidus Muscles!
Compared with general exercise, motor control exercise with isolated lumbar extension exercise showed better improvement in multifidus muscle size, composition and function with noticeable increased thickness of the multifidus plus improvement in pain, function and quality of life for those back pain sufferers in the study. (3) One easy exercise for the multifidus is simply standing at a counter, everting your foot, and raising your leg straight back. Easy! Mix exercise with spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic, and your weak multifidus muscles (and your back pain) will thank you!
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