Pain makes us a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is completely logical and logically
universal. People around the globe suffer
with pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, La Grande 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 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 conditions rose significantly.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were recorded as
burdening 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 common in women and middle-aged
groups and more common 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” grew 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 continue its growth. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated
to rise 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
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to back pain and
neck pain. Studies like these motivate us to keep
up with spine research to help you, our La Grande
chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Neck pain and back pain are definitely
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC…and
standing is a daily requisite! 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 in a
little more extension or more prominent curvature
like kyphosis may well impact musculoskeletal reaction
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We encourage thinking 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 found 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° 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 big concern. (4) Your
La Grande chiropractor works with our clients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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 La Grande chiropractic appointment
now to visit us to get rid of the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out
enjoying life.