Balance is one of those bodily functions that most people take for granted until they no longer have it. It’s something we learn from a young age, but as we get older, our muscles and joints get more stiff which inevitably affects our balance. There are many dangers that can arise from not having good balance. The main danger is falling which can start a cascade of events that no one wants to deal with.
The good news is just as we can strengthen our muscles, there are exercises we can do to improve balance as well. For people over the age of 50, maintaining and improve balance should be a priority so that it doesn’t become an issue into your senior years. To start, seek the help of a physiotherapist or personal trainer to help incorporate balance exercises into your exercise routine. This will ensure you’re covering all your bases when it comes to looking after your health and wellbeing.
Here’s a deeper look into the 10 reasons why it is important to maintain balance after the age of 50…
Prevent Falls
Our first reason for maintaining balance might seem like a pretty obvious one, but it’s the best reason out there! Preventing falls becomes incredibly important after the age of 50. There are many factors that go into maintaining good balance, the two main ones are the inner ear systems (vestibular system) and vision and body awareness (proprioception).
Book an appointment with your doctor to make sure that all three of these systems are operating properly to help decrease any chances of falling in the future.