At Mile High Spine & Pain Center, we use percussive vibration therapy to alleviate back pain. This technique causes muscles to contract and relax as often as 12 times every second, providing much-needed relief from back discomfort.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of whole body vibration exercise for alleviating low back pain and improving quality of life; however, evidence for local vibration therapy remains limited.
Benefits
Vibration therapy helps strengthen and build muscle while increasing bone density, contributing to weight loss. Vibration can also be integrated into wellness programs or combined with other forms of exercise like weight training and cardiovascular conditioning for enhanced results.
Vibration machines transmit waves through your body, causing muscles and joints to vibrate while increasing heart rate and blood circulation – helping you burn calories, build muscle mass, and shed excess weight without needing time for full workout sessions.
Vibration therapy can also be an effective means of pain relief. Studies show that vibration therapy stimulates muscle spindles – small receptor-like sensors in muscles and tendons which signal to your brain when you stretch or contract muscles; when experiencing back pain, these receptors may become misaligning and tighten up your muscles; vibration therapy is an excellent way to reset them, relieving pain while restoring normal muscle movement.
Vibration therapy offers numerous health and fitness advantages, such as increasing bone density, improving balance and coordination, relieving stress, increasing muscle strength and decreasing inflammation. No wonder vibration therapy is used by so many health, wellness and fitness centers worldwide!
Vibration therapy can be utilized for short-term use and only needs to be carried out three to five times per week for optimal results. You can customize both frequency and intensity to your unique needs and goals.
There is some evidence to suggest that vibration therapy can boost blood flow, with one study finding whole body vibration therapy helped people with diabetes increase their blood flow while another confirmed it reduced blood pressure in participants.
Vibration therapy may also provide assistance if you suffer from trigger points in your back or neck, also known as tight muscle knots that cause discomfort elsewhere in the body. Although painful and hard to break apart, vibration therapy speeds up this process thanks to percussive vibration from its machine which breaks apart adhesions allowing more free movement while relieving any associated pain.
Safety
The machine produces vibrations that stimulate your body to release more endorphins – natural painkilling chemicals – into your system. Furthermore, its rhythmic vibrations help relax the nervous system and lower cortisol levels which are linked with stress and anxiety. Furthermore, its boost to metabolism increases circulation to alleviate tension in muscles.
Recent studies demonstrate the efficacy of vibration therapy for alleviating back pain and increasing mobility. A research article published by Journal of Physiotherapy concluded that vibrational therapy had similar benefits as conventional exercise when it comes to flexibility and strength gains for chronic low back pain sufferers, improving ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) scores as well as SF-36 physical component scores.
Whole-body vibration therapy may help to lower the frequency of low back pain flare-ups. According to one study, people suffering from both low back pain and other musculoskeletal issues were given vibrational therapy twice weekly for six weeks in one group; the number of flare-ups decreased significantly compared with control group after only six weeks.
Vibration therapy may also benefit those suffering from fibromyalgia, another condition which causes muscle and joint pain. Vibrations help stimulate blood flow, strengthen immunity, contract muscles and relax them which reduce symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
When adding vibration therapy into your workout regimen, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Some machines produce very powerful vibrations that could prove unsafe for those with certain medical conditions – if unsure whether vibrational therapy is safe for you or not, consult your GP or physiotherapist immediately.
Vibration therapy should be combined with other exercises in order to maximize its effects, for instance when added to yoga and meditation practices. Vibration can loosen muscles and enhance blood flow, making exercises easier while aiding deeper breathing and relaxation. Furthermore, vibration can serve as an pre-exercise warm-up before physical training sessions in order to prevent injury while increasing performance by decreasing muscle soreness afterwards.
Time-Saving
Vibration therapy can be an ideal way for those suffering from back pain to begin exercising again, yet have difficulty doing so due to limited mobility. Vibrations help the muscles contract which is beneficial in strengthening and toning. Furthermore, vibration therapy improves flexibility as well as range of motion while increasing blood circulation for faster healing times.
Back vibration therapy should be seen as a low-impact exercise that can benefit people suffering from chronic back pain who cannot participate in high intensity exercises, leading to improved quality of life and helping alleviate symptoms such as muscle stiffness, back pain, and joint discomfort.
Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) to relieve pain and enhance functional recovery for those living with LBP. WBV frequency and duration play an integral part in its effectiveness for each condition; for instance, low frequency WBV with at least five minutes duration has proven most successful at alleviating back discomfort while strengthening lumbar spine strength; another 2019 study demonstrated how just 15 minutes of low frequency WBV can also enhance back neuromuscular coordination and muscle flexibility.
Vibration therapy offers another advantage in that it strengthens bones by increasing density. This may be caused by stimulating osteoblasts – cells responsible for producing new bone tissue – which may prove particularly helpful for individuals suffering from osteoporosis and bone loss.
WBV can also help improve joint flexibility and mobility by stimulating specific parts of the body with mechanical vibrations to increase muscle activity and boost blood circulation, speeding up healing processes while decreasing swelling and pain.
Though many enjoy the advantages of back vibration therapy, there are certain considerations before beginning a regimen. Consult your physician first before using a vibrating machine; also adhere to recommended frequencies and intensities of treatment for maximum effectiveness.
Customized
Vibration therapy is an ideal solution for many individuals, whether they are recovering from spinal injury, working to build strength and flexibility or seeking optimal health in general. However, due to potential interactions with certain medical conditions it’s wise to utilize under supervision by healthcare providers such as chiropractors or physical therapists.
Vibration plates create vibrations that stimulate muscle contractions and promote increased blood flow to muscles and joints, leading to faster healing times for injured areas as more oxygen and nutrients reach injured muscles faster. Furthermore, increased circulation helps remove waste products from your body faster, helping reduce inflammation and improving overall joint health.
Vibration therapy stands out among its many advantages by its proven ability to alleviate pain. People commonly suffer from back or neck discomfort caused by inactive or stiff muscles; during a session on the vibration plate, muscle movement repetitively helps break down fibrous adhesions that bind the muscles together, providing pain relief while simultaneously helping prevent further episodes.
One key reason for its effectiveness lies in the vibrations’ continuous effects causing displacements, activating the “righting reflex.” This muscular movement helps restore cervical and lumbar spine curvatures faster than stretching alone can do; indeed it is much more effective.
Vibration therapy has long been utilized as an aid for weight loss, muscle toning and bone health; more recently it’s also gained attention as an effective tool in the management of chronic pain. Studies have demonstrated its power to release endorphins and enhance blood circulation – potentially relieving pain while speeding recovery – while stimulating lymphatic systems promote detoxification while helping decrease fluid retention; additionally it may enhance skin blood flow to help reduce cellulite or other aesthetic imperfections.
