Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is entirely logical and logically
global. People globally suffer
with pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, a great deal
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Severna Park chiropractic
care is locally available to help manage as well
as alleviate spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from an international study that monitored
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 grew significantly.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were recorded as
burdening public health significantly, particularly
as people get older, being most problematic in middle and older
aged folks. Data also suggested that
these two conditions were more frequent in women and middle-aged
groups and more frequent 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 conveyed that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” grew 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 estimated
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
Back And Neck Care Center see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to neck and back pain. Studies like these inspire us to stay current with spine research to help you, our Severna Park
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Back And Neck Care Center…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a bit
different. How we each stand is a bit different…and that matters!
A new study recorded greater variations in lumbar
lordosis (spinal curvature) like upright standing posture with a bit more extension or more prominent curvature
like kyphosis may well have a bearing musculoskeletal reaction
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We encourage thinking about good posture which can beneficially
affect havinggood posture including 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 all the time!). In a new study,
researchers found that unsupported sitting increased
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 greater than 20°.
Knowing these types of spinal responses
are critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big concern. (4) Your
Severna Park chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Back And Neck Care Center
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.
Make your Severna Park chiropractic appointment
soon to visit us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.