Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
universal. People around the globe suffer
with pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, a great deal
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, New Roads chiropractic
care is locally available to help contain as well
as ease spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from an international study that followed
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 observed to burden public health significantly, particularly
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) Not including low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 stated 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 including
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is predicted
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
New Roads Chiropractic Center take care of all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as back pain and
neck pain. Studies like these inspire us to stay current with spine research to assist you, our New Roads
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are certainly
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at New Roads Chiropractic 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 found that bigger 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 encourage thinking about good posture which can positively
affect experiencinggood posture including standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another activity of daily living
that we all do often without a second thought (until pain makes
us think about it all the time!). In a recent study,
researchers found that unsupported sitting intensified
intradiscal pressure by about 30% in comparison to upright
standing. Intradiscal pressures were higher for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20 degrees and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20°.
Knowing these types of spinal responses
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big problem. (4) Your
New Roads chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT New Roads 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.
Make your New Roads chiropractic appointment
now to visit us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.