Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
universal. People around the globe experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Luckily, Auburn chiropractic
care is locally accessible to help contain as well
as alleviate spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from a worldwide 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.
Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were recorded as
burdening public health significantly, particularly
as people get older, being most problematic in middle and older
aged folks. 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 conveyed 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 incorporating
death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is expected
to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is predicted
to increase 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 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. see all sorts of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to neck and back pain. Studies like these inspire us to keep
up with spine research to assist you, our Auburn
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are certainly
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.…and
standing is a daily necessity! Everyone’s spine is a bit
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 with a bit more extension or more noticeable curve
like kyphosis may well have a bearing 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 havinggood posture including standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another daily activity
that we all do often without any 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 higher for sitting than
standing when back angles were less than 20° and higher for
standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20degrees.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big concern. (4) Your
Auburn chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
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 Auburn chiropractic appointment
soon to visit us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.