Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is entirely 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. Fortunately, Sitka chiropractic
care is locally accessible to help manage as well
as relieve spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from an international study that tracked
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.
Globally, 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 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 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 involving
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 expected
to continue its growth. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated
to rise by 115% to 1060 million cases. More women are affected
by 47.4% than men. The prevalence of these disorders topped out
between 65 and 69 old for both men and women. (2) We at
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka see 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 Sitka
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a little
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 prominent curvature
like kyphosis may well affect musculoskeletal response
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We urge our patients to
think about good posture which can positively
affect experiencinggood posture which includes 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 constantly!). In a recent 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 degrees and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20degrees.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are important in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your
Sitka chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
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 Sitka chiropractic appointment
soon to see us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.