Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is completely logical and logically
universal. People around the globe experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, Plainville chiropractic
care is locally available to help manage as well
as ease spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from an international study that tracked
spine pain (neck pain and low back pain) sufferers from 1990 to
2019 revealed that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues grew significantly.
Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were recorded as
burdening public health significantly, especially
as people age, being most problematic in middle age and older. Data also pointed out that
these two conditions were more frequent in women and middle-aged
groups and more common in higher socioeconomic indexed
countries. (1) Beyond low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 reported that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” rose by 123.4% from 221 million to 494 million
people from 1990 to 2019. With over 150 different conditions impacting
bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the spine under the umbrella of
“other musculoskeletal disorders,” health loss incorporating
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is estimated
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is expected
to rise by 115% to 1060 million cases. More women are impacted
by 47.4% than men. The prevalence of these disorders topped out
between 65 and 69 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at
Layden Chiropractic see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as back pain and
neck pain. Studies like these motivate us to keep
up with spine research to assist you, our Plainville
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are certainly
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Layden Chiropractic…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a little
different. How we each stand is a little different…and that matters!
A new study found that greater variations in lumbar
lordosis (spinal curvature) like upright standing posture in a
little more extension or more prominent curvature
like kyphosis may well affect musculoskeletal reaction
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We urge our patients to
think about good posture which can beneficially
affect experiencinggood posture including standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another daily activity
that we all do often without any thought (until pain makes
us think about it all the time!). In a recent study,
researchers reported that unsupported sitting increased
intradiscal pressure by about 30% compared to upright
standing. Intradiscal pressures were greater for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20 degrees and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were greater than 20°.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are important in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your
Plainville chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Layden Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Jay Young on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes relieving, gentle treatment with The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management of acute low back pain due to degenerative
disc disease.
Schedule your Plainville chiropractic appointment
soon to see us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.