Reduce Risk of Injury
Video by Dr. Bryan Stephens
Balance is incredibly important to our ability to overcome biomechanical failures which lead to restriction and pain. When our ability to balance is compromised, we see it in shifted postures, movement patterns, and increased likelihood of falls. All these things add to the neck and back pain that we see in our patients that come through the doors in East Dallas.
Single-leg balance exercises are incredibly effective for enhancing stability, coordination, and overall functional fitness. Balance is often overlooked in traditional fitness routines, but it’s a foundational aspect of physical health, especially as we age. Balancing on one leg engages your core, hips, glutes, and lower leg muscles, strengthening the small stabilizer muscles that support joints. This improves neuromuscular coordination, making your movements more controlled and efficient in daily life.
Better balance reduces the risk of falls, twisted ankles, and other common injuries, especially during dynamic movements or sports. Athletes benefit from increased body control, while older adults benefit from reduced fall risk. This exercise strengthens key stabilizing joints like the ankles, knees, and hips. It also activates deep core muscles, including the transverse abdominis and obliques, which support posture and spinal alignment.
Balancing requires concentration and proprioception (your body’s ability to sense its position in space). Practicing it sharpens mind-body awareness, which can improve performance in yoga, dance, martial arts, and everyday activities. Single-leg balance can be done anywhere with no equipment, making it ideal for home workouts or rehabilitation. It’s easily adaptable for all fitness levels by adding movement, closing the eyes, or using tools like balance discs.
In short, this simple exercise supports longevity, functional movement, and resilience—benefits that extend well beyond the gym.
“Results suggest that balance is impaired in individuals with chronic low back pain when compared to healthy individuals.”
Berenshteyn, Y., Gibson, K., Hackett, G. C., Trem, A. B., & Wilhelm, M. (2018). Is standing balance altered in individuals with chronic low back pain? A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(13), 1514–1523. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2018.1433240
Our Message
When you are looking for a Chiropractor near you that you can trust, choose one who will not only get rid of your back pain, neck pain, or headaches but who will also guide you to living a healthier lifestyle to keep you out of pain. Our East Dallas Chiropractors located in Lakewood, near the corner of Mockingbird Ln. and Abrams Rd., are here to teach you that taking care of your mental health and getting the proper nutrients are just as important as the chiropractic adjustment to stay healthy.
