Pain causes us to be 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, Manchester chiropractic
care is locally accessible 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) sufferers from 1990 to
2019 found that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues grew significantly.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were noted to burden public health significantly, especially
as people age, being most problematic in middle age and older. Data also suggested that
these two conditions were more common 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 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 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 predicted
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated
to increase by 115% to 1060 million cases. More women are affected
by 47.4% than men. The prevalence of these disorders peaked
between 65 and 69 old for both men and women. (2) We at
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries take care of all sorts of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as neck and back pain. Studies like these motivate us to keep
up with spine research to assist you, our Manchester
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a bit
different. How we each stand is a little different…and that matters!
A new study recorded bigger variations in lumbar
lordosis (spinal curvature) like upright standing posture with a bit more extension or more noticeable curvature
like kyphosis may well impact musculoskeletal response
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We encourage thinking about good posture which can positively
affect havinggood 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% 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 20degrees.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major concern. (4) Your
Manchester chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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 Manchester chiropractic appointment
soon to see us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.