Category: Exercise & Rehab
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Running and fast walkingexercise strengthens the intervertebral disc
Slow running and fast walking at about 4.4 mph can strengthen the intervertebral discs. ~ Dr. Broussard Daniel L. Belavý Scientific Reports volume 7, Article number: 45975 (2017) doi:10.1038/srep45975 Abstract There is currently no evidence that the intervertebral discs (IVDs) can respond positively to exercise in humans. Some authors have argued that IVD metabolism in…
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Vigorous Physical Activity Associated With Healthy Spinal Discs
The spinal discs have a higher water content than unhealthy discs. The discs depend on movement in order to get the water and other nutrients into themselves. Physical activity, particularly vigorous activity, is beneficial in helping maintain disc health. If the spine doesn’t move around enough, the discs will tend to dry out and degenerate.…
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Osteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise
Date: May 12, 2017 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review reports. Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports. During the expert review, researchers from the University…
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Walking Just As Good As Back Exercises For Chronic Back Problems
Walking appears to be just as good as doing back exercises for your back pain. This is good news to add a variety to my back pain exercise programs ~ Dr. Broussard The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials…
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Walking Helps Back Pain
For back pain, walking is commonly recommended, and helps with pain, disability and fear-avoidance. Disability and Rehabilitation Pages 1-11 | Received 19 Dec 2016, Accepted 25 Nov 2017, Published online: 05 Dec 2017 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1410730 The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of…
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What Kind of Exercises Help With Scoliosis?
This article concluded that Schroth exercises with bracing helped to improve scoliosis curves better than just bracing alone. Learn more about Schroth exercises here. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study—SOSORT Award 2017 Winner Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2017; 12: 32. Published online 2017 Oct…
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‘Small Dose’ Exercise Guards Against Depression
Pam Harrison October 10, 2017 An hour a week of low-intensity exercise may be all it takes to prevent depression, a large, population-based cohort study of healthy adults suggests. “Being active is good for you ― even in small doses. Taken regularly, exercise is good for you, and it probably prevents mental ill health,” senior…
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Targeted Training For Back Pain
This study recommends that people with back pain exercise to improve muscle strength, endurance, and try to improve the ability to tell where the body is in space. I would recommend something like Yoga or Tai Chi, and the Core Stabilization Exercises on the Exercise Instructions page on my website. ~ Dr. Broussard Correlations between…
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Muscle Strengthening Activities Helps Reduce Odds Of Back Pain
This study showed that muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days/week is associated with lowering your odds of developing lower back pain. They used the Department of Health and Humans Services (DHHS) recommendations for muscle strengthening activities. At the DHHS website, they say… Muscle-Strengthening Activities: Strengthening activities work all the major muscle groups – legs,…
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Tai chi may help prevent falls in older and at-risk adults
Date: July 24, 2017 Source: Wiley Summary: An analysis of published studies indicates that tai chi may help reduce the number of falls in both the older adult population and at-risk adults. An analysis of published studies indicates that tai chi may help reduce the number of falls in both the older adult population and…