www.pinkertonpain.com
Phone: 417-781-PAIN (7246)
Phone: 417-781-PAIN (7246)
| Pinkerton Pain Therapy, LLC 3126 Wisconsin Avenue Joplin, MO 64804 |
PINKERTON PAIN THERAPY, LLC
| At Pinkerton Pain Therapy, our goal is to use interventional pain management to get you comfortable so that you are able to exercise and do your daily activities. We believe that exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and has been shown to be extremely beneficial for patients suffering from back pain. You will be given information on what exercise is appropriate for you. |
Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle
| Exercise And the Mature Athlete How to Build and Maintain a Healthy Exercise Routine If you have visited with me in the past, you know that I consider exercise GOOD MEDICINE. For older adults, especially, independence is of utmost importance both physically and financially. The mature population often faces pain as a barrier to exercise; however, exercise can help decrease pain by increasing endorphins and blood flow, improving flexibility and balance, and preventing osteoporosis. Frequently, many medical issues challenge us as we age such as high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, and hearing and sight loss. Of all these, only hearing and sight loss cannot be improved with exercise. We can work with you to design an exercise program that will be of benefit to your specific situation and medical conditions. In some cases, health or specific pain conditions need to be treated before starting an exercise program. Traditionally, an exercise program should consist of one thirty minute routine at least three times per week to be effective. You can begin by exercising five to ten minutes per day and adding one minute to your day every week until you reach thirty minutes. This will allow you to slowly build a healthy routine. It generally takes at least thirty days to develop a new habit, so KEEP AT IT! What Type of Exercise Is Right For You? This depends on many factors such as your ability to exercise relative to your pain, your goals, and your medical conditions. When dealing with pain conditions during exercise remember that generally, it should be understood that “hurt does not equal harm.” Some pain while exercising will not necessarily make your condition worse unless it is raising your pain level to a 10 on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst. If you are dealing with pain such as lower back or leg pain, exercises like swimming, elliptical trainers, treadmills, and walking would be the best exercises for you. No matter what your pain level or medical condition, stretching is an important part of a healthy exercise life. It keeps your muscles limber. Simple stretches like the ones on the back of this handout, can be done twice a day in bed and will improve your flexibility considerably. |
We want to get you Back in the Game of life!
This website is not intended as medical advice.
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