Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is completely logical and logically
global. People globally suffer
with pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, Manahawkin chiropractic
care is locally available to help contain 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 revealed that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues grew significantly.
Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were noted to burden public health significantly, particularly
as people get older, 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 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 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 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
Manahawkin Chiropractic Center see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders as well as neck and back pain. Studies like these motivate us to stay current with spine research to assist you, our Manahawkin
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Back pain and neck pain are definitely
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Manahawkin Chiropractic Center…and
standing is a daily requisite! Everyone’s spine is a bit
different. How we each stand is a little 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
affect havinggood 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 makes
us think about it all the time!). In a new study,
researchers found that unsupported sitting increased
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 20°.
Knowing these types of spinal responses
are critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major concern. (4) Your
Manahawkin chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin chiropractic appointment
today to see us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.