Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is perfectly logical and logically
universal. People globally experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Pflugerville chiropractic
care is locally accessible to help manage as well
as ease 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 revealed that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence,
and prevalence of both spine issues rose significantly.
Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were observed to burden public health significantly, especially
as people get older, 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 counting 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 impacting
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 predicted
to increase by 115% to 1060 million cases. More women are affected
by 47.4% than men. The prevalence of these disorders peaked
between 65 and 69 old for both men and women. (2) We at
Pflugerville Wellness Center 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 assist you, our Pflugerville
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Pflugerville Wellness Center…and
standing is a daily necessity! 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 with a bit 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
influence havinggood posture which includes standing up
straight.
UNDERSTANDING SITTING AND BACK PAIN
And sitting is another activity of daily living
that we all do often without a second thought (until pain forces
us think about it constantly!). In a new 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 these types of spinal responses
are important in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a big problem. (4) Your
Pflugerville chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Pflugerville Wellness 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 Pflugerville 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.