Spinal Fractures And Senior Balance Exercises

Senior Balance Exercises For Fall Prevention

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

  One of the best ways to avoid spinal compression fractures is to limit the possibility of falling by practicing senior balance exercises. Please see more informative details at   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Spinal compression fractures are very common in older women who are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Because of bone thinning, fractures can result from a fall, which occurs in one in three older adults every year. Spinal compression fractures can lead to pain and immobility, which further advances imbalance and risks for falling. Furthermore, pain from a spinal compression fracture tends to be aggravating and does not go away. Sometimes however, spinal compression fractures causes intense pain and can impact your normal lifestyle. Relieving pain and preventing future further fractures is often the goal of medical treatment. For example, many fractures heal with pain medication, using a back brace to minimize movement and participating in gentle exercises to strengthen the bones. Bone healing after a spinal fracture can take up to twelve weeks. In addition, older individuals can practice specific senior balance exercises which will help to promote strength in the bones as well as increase overall steadiness and minimize the possibility of a fall.

Senior Balance Exercises For Healthy Bones

     Medical professionals, like doctors, nurses and physical therapists, have found that older individuals who practice senior balance exercises as well as leg strengthening exercises not only reduce their risk for falling but also help improve bone strength in both legs and spinal vertebra. One example of a simple equilibrium exercise that aging individuals can rehearse in the comfort of their own home involves standing on one foot and swinging the other foot forward and backwards or side to side in a slow and rhythmic fashion. After about ten swings forwards and backwards, you can change feet and stand on the other foot to repeat this procedure.  This standing balance exercise combines static stability as well as dynamic movement control which will help enhance overall steadiness with all walking activities. You can also help increase leg bone and muscle strength by performing mini squat routines. Mini squat exercises involve standing with your feet shoulder width apart and slightly bending the knees up-and-down. This squatting exercise will help develop strong bones in the legs as well as strong muscles in the thigh area. You can learn how to accurately practice these senior balance exercises and leg strengthening exercises by joining in the demonstration of a knowledgeable physical therapist in the exercise for balance DVD

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

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    To avoid falling and spinal fractures that can occur from a fall, 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

Stand steady by starting balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.

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