Do Not Fear Moving with Fernandina Beach Back Pain. Prepare for It!

Researchers report that patients, especially older ones, with chronic lower back pain are afraid of motion, that they actually walk carefully for fear of injury and falling! (1,2) Now, Amelia Chiropractic Clinic doesn't want our patients to be slowed down by fear or lower back pain! Let us help. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic's chiropractic care integrated with some easy balance-building exercises help make our patients feel more steady and certain!

Slowed gait speed in older adults with chronic lower back pain often produces less independence and function. (1) We comprehend how essential independence is to Fernandina Beach older folks. They want to be on their own!

patient holds wall for stability exerciseSo, have your loved one or yourself try a simple proprioception and balance exercise physical therapy routine after we talk at our next chiropractic visit, of course! The easiest one is to just stand and hold onto the wall or a counter, get your bearings, then lift one foot. Hold it as long as possible. 30 seconds would be great! Don't be hasty. Take your time. Keep your eyes open. Don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable. This is not a competition. It's your life, your gait, your independence.

happy older lower back pain patient with no fearFear slows or stops the best of us at times. Fear of injury or fear of pain is a strong motivator to withdraw from what could hurt us. But managing your lower back pain in Fernandina Beach with our gentle chiropractic care and building your sense of balance will get you out moving again. We look forward to your progress toward being more balanced and walking more confidently. Contact Amelia Chiropractic Clinic today.

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