Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
universal. People around the world experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, Fernandina Beach 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) patients from 1990 to
2019 revealed that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues 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 and older
aged folks. Data also suggested 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 reported 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 comprising
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is expected
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated
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 old for both men and women. (2) We at
Amelia Chiropractic Clinic take care of all sorts 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 Fernandina Beach
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Back pain and neck pain are certainly
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic…and
standing is a daily requisite! 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 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
influence experiencinggood posture including 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 all the time!). In a new study,
researchers reported 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 about spinal responses like these
are critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big concern. (4) Your
Fernandina Beach chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Amelia Chiropractic Clinic
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 Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment
soon to visit us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.