Back pain is one of the most common reasons that Canadians visit their doctors. Neck pain and lower back pain are the most common types of back pain. Four out of five Canadians experience back pain at some point in their lives.
Canadians who experience back and joint pain are often recommended rest and/or pain medication. Few seem to be recommended exercises. It’s important to seek medical advice about your condition as back pain can be related to other conditions. However, there is good evidence to suggest that osteogenic loading exercises can improve some instances of back and joint pain.
This is in addition to the other health benefits it brings like improved bone density, posture and balance.
If you experience chronic back pain or severe pain in your joints, knowing the cause is important. Back and joint pain can have many causes and it is important to seek a proper diagnosis before engaging in any treatment. However, even with a doctor’s intervention, the underlying cause may go undiagnosed. Back or joint pain may be due to:
Back or joint pain comes from a variety of sources. Reversing the pain is possible if the cause is osteoporosis, weakened bones or weakened muscles. Strengthening the musculoskeletal system is a way to reverse back and joint pain.
Osteogenic loading strengthens the musculoskeletal system. This strengthening can reduce joint and back pain in the short and long term. The BioStrong system incorporates a system of bone-loading exercises. These exercises stimulate the body’s natural ability to rebuild bones by increasing density.
They also aid in the strengthening of muscles, so the entire musculoskeletal system sees the benefits. It effectively remodels itself, reclaims lost bone density and strength, and creates a stronger frame for support. That can lead to less joint and back pain.
Many people who suffer from back or joint pain wonder if they can safely perform the exercises in the BioStrong program without causing more pain or injury. With very few exceptions, they can. This is because the pressure on joints is controlled and there is very little movement required.
In advance of any program, you should be thoroughly checked by a health professional.
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It starts with an initial appointment to discuss your medical history, main health concerns and expectations of BioStrong therapy.
We will help you assess whether a program can help your condition and discuss the details of treatment.
