Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
global. People around the world experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Carrolltown chiropractic
care is locally available to help manage as well
as relieve 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 conditions increased significantly.
Worldwide, 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 pointed out that
these two conditions were more frequent in women and middle-aged
groups and more frequent in higher socioeconomic indexed
countries. (1) Beyond low back pain, neck
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease
Study 2019 reported that “other musculoskeletal
disorders” rose 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 continue its growth. From 2020 to 2050, it is predicted
to increase 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 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation take care of all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as back pain and
neck pain. Studies like these inspire us to keep
up with spine research to help you, our Carrolltown
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Back pain and neck pain are definitely
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation…and
standing is a daily requisite! 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 noticeable 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 including 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 reported 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 degrees and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were greater than 20°.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your
Carrolltown chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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 Carrolltown chiropractic appointment
now to see us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.