November 2024 Healthy News from Amelia Chiropractic Clinic Degenerated Discs and Multifidus Muscles Find Help Here

COMBATING CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A Beneficial Approach to Multifidus Muscle Health

Low back pain is a prevalent health concern, especially for older folks in Fernandina Beach, and can be attributed to multifidus muscle degeneration. Research has reported that chronic low back pain is associated with disc degeneration and fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle, a key stabilizing force in the spine. Studies by Balevi and Gu H. et al., have further studied this connection and highlighted the significant effect it can have on spinal health and function. Balevi elaborates on the complex relationship between low back pain and the degeneration of the multifidus muscle. The study underscores that multifidus muscle health is vital for spinal stability and draws attention to the fact that degeneration, including fatty infiltration, undermines this stability, exacerbating back pain. Balevi's research emphasizes the effectiveness of targeted rehabilitation exercises in reversing muscle degeneration, thereby improving spinal health. (1) Relatedly, Gu H. et al.'s research shares the benefits of specific exercises targeting multifidus muscle function in reducing low back pain and improving spinal health. The authors close with the statement that targeted exercises can enhance muscle strength and endurance, finally undoing fatty degeneration and promoting 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 feel a significant reduction in pain and enhancement in their quality of life, as shown in these studies. Count on Amelia Chiropractic Clinic to design just the right exercise plan for 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 ease Fernandina Beach chronic back pain.

TIP OF THE MONTH: Strengthen Multifidus Muscles!

Compared with general exercise, motor control exercise with isolated lumbar extension exercise demonstrated greater improvement in multifidus muscle size, composition and function with obvious increased thickness of the multifidus – in addition to improvement in pain, function and quality of life for those back pain sufferers in the study. (3) One simple exercise for the multifidus is just standing at a counter, turning your foot out, and lifting your leg straight back. Easy! Mix exercise with spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic, and your weak multifidus muscles (and that pain in your back) will thank you!

We are thankful for you and your trust in our chiropractic care. Make your Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment now! Have a great November!