Pain causes us to be a bit self-centered instead
of life-centered which is completely logical and logically
universal. People around the world experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much
of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Toronto chiropractic
care is locally accessible to help manage as well
as alleviate spine-related pain.
GLOBAL IMPACT OF SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN CONDITIONS
Data from a worldwide study that monitored
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 increased significantly.
Globally, neck pain and low back pain were recorded as
burdening public health significantly, particularly
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 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” 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 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 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at
Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre see all types of spine related musculoskeletal
disorders in addition to neck and back pain. Studies like these inspire us to stay current with spine research to assist you, our Toronto
chiropractic patient, best.
UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN
Back pain and neck pain are certainly
two of our most common painful spinal conditions at Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre…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 curve
like kyphosis may well have a bearing musculoskeletal response
as far as spinal loading and trunk muscle force. (3) We encourage thinking about good posture which can positively
affect experiencinggood 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 any thought (until pain forces
us think about it all the time!). In a recent study,
researchers wrote 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 greater than 20°.
Knowing about spinal responses like these
are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar
musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your
Toronto chiropractor works with our patients to keep
them working with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
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.
Schedule your Toronto chiropractic appointment
now to visit us to release the
spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not being life-centered.