Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is entirely logical and logically
universal. People globally experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Minster 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 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.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were noted to burden public health significantly, particularly
as people age, being most problematic in middle and older
aged folks. Data also suggested that
these two conditions were more common in women and middle-aged
groups and more frequent in higher socioeconomic indexed
countries. (1) Not counting low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 stated that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” increased 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 comprising
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is estimated
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is expected
to increase 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
Minster Chiropractic Center take care of all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to neck and back pain. Studies like these motivate us to stay current with spine research to help you, our Minster
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Minster Chiropractic Center…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a little
different. How we each stand is a bit 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 curve
like kyphosis may well have a bearing musculoskeletal reaction
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We urge our patients to
think about good posture which can beneficially
influence havinggood posture which includes standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another activity of daily living
that we all do often without any thought (until pain forces
us think about it all the time!). In a recent study,
researchers found that unsupported sitting intensified
intradiscal pressure by about 30% compared to upright
standing. Intradiscal pressures were higher for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20° and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20degrees.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your
Minster chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Minster Chiropractic Center
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.
Schedule your Minster chiropractic appointment
today to see us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.