Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is completely logical and logically
universal. People around the world experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, a great deal
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Millville chiropractic
care is locally accessible to help manage as well
as alleviate spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from a worldwide study that tracked
spine pain (neck pain and low back pain) patients from 1990 to
2019 revealed that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both conditions rose significantly.
Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were noted to burden public health significantly, especially
as people get older, being most problematic in middle age and older. Data also pointed out that
these two conditions were more common in women and middle-aged
groups and more common in higher socioeconomic indexed
countries. (1) Not including low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 reported that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” increased by 123.4% from 221 million to 494 million
people from 1990 to 2019. With over 150 different conditions involving
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 expected
to continue its growth. 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 peaked
between 65 and 69 old for both men and women. (2) We at
Wilson Family Chiropractic see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as neck and back pain. Studies like these motivate us to stay current with spine research to assist you, our Millville
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are certainly
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Wilson Family Chiropractic…and
standing is a daily requisite! Everyone’s spine is a bit
different. How we each stand is a little different…and that matters!
A new study found that bigger variations in lumbar
lordosis (spinal curvature) like upright standing posture with a bit 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 havinggood posture which includes standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another daily activity
that we all do often without a second thought (until pain forces
us think about it constantly!). In a recent study,
researchers found that unsupported sitting intensified
intradiscal pressure by about 30% in comparison to upright
standing. Intradiscal pressures were greater for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20° and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20°.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major concern. (4) Your
Millville chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Wilson Family Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Jay Young on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates relieving, gentle treatment with The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management of acute low back pain due to degenerative
disc disease.
Make your Millville chiropractic appointment
now to visit us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.