Leg Pain And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Leg Pain

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com

   Numerous older individuals experience leg pain due to different conditions, necessitating older adults to practice senior balance exercises to improve steadiness and reduce the possibility of a fall. Please see more information at  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Leg pain can stem from issues such as Restless Leg Syndrome, Arthritis in the hips, knees, feet, muscle strains, plantar fascia pain (arch pain), Diabetic nerve pain and so much more. In addition, leg pain can also be due to conditions in the lumbar spine like sciatic nerve pain, degenerative disc disease, facet pathology and more. The pain can also be accompanied by neurological symptoms, such as a pins-and-needles sensation, numbness, or weakness. The weakness may be persistent, or it may come on suddenly or unpredictably, often described as the leg "giving out." To be more detailed, leg pain may be caused by a problem in the leg, but often the root cause of the problem starts in the lower back, where the sciatic nerve originates, and then travels along the path of the nerve (called sciatica). Furthermore, leg pain could start at the L3-L4 level, where a nerve branches off from the lumbar spine and travels through the front of the thigh. The medical term for leg pain that is caused by irritation of a lumbar nerve root is lumbar radiculopathy. Because the lumbar nerves travel through various parts of the leg and foot, a diagnosis of anyone with leg pain, foot pain, and/or leg or ankle or foot weakness or numbness, should include an examination of the lower back. When a person experiences back and leg pain, they usually change the way they walk or stand, in an attempt to reduce the pain. As a result of this shift in posture or change the person is more likely to experience a fall.

Senior Balance Exercises For Fall Prevention

  Older adults can minimize their potential for a fall by practicing stability techniques and  senior balance exercises on a consistent basis. Aging individuals who struggle with back and leg pain can find that Balance exercises are a fundamental component of working out that help reduce low back discomfort and enhance overall steadiness. By standing on a soft surface like a couch cushion or foam, you are forced to contract your core muscles ( lower abdominal and lumbar spine paraspinal muscles) to maintain an upright posture. Consequently, stability routines are a key foundation for building strong core muscles, which intern help reduce back pain and minimize postural changes or limping gait patterns that come with back and leg pain. By practicing equilibrium routines that tighten up core muscles, an individual can develop an internal "corset" that surrounds their spinal structures, resulting in decreased discomfort. Additionally, having strong core muscles enables a person to sit or stand for a longer duration in good posture, which again limits soreness in the lumbar spine region. You can learn specific strengthening routines and balance exercises by following along with an experienced physical therapist in the exercise for balance dvd.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

Learn how to perform balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those with leg and back pain,  get started on a course of the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The healthcare provider recommended Exercise For Balance DVD is a high quality instructional DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The easy to understand and simple to follow Exercise For Balance DVD includes  a step by step series of the latest balance and strength exercises necessary to optimize senior fitness and to carry out basic daily activities like shopping, doing laundry,  walking, standing, cleaning house, stair climbing or to advance to more difficult pursuits like skiing, dancing, playing golf and hiking. In the  comprehensive Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve stability, how to apply steadiness techniques and how to safely execute balance routines from a  qualified balance specialist --- licensed Physical Therapist---who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 25 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

For better health, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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