Ashburn and Herndon Chiropractic Care for Spine and Related Musculoskeletal Pain
Pain makes us 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, Ashburn and Herndon 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 monitored spine pain (neck pain and low back pain) patients 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 observed to burden public health significantly, particularly as people age, 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) Not counting low back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 stated 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 comprising death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is predicted to keep growing. From 2020 to 2050, it is estimated 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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn 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 Ashburn and Herndon 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 Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn…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 recorded bigger 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 urge our patients to think about good posture which can beneficially influence your actually having good 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 to think about it all the time!). In a new study, researchers reported that unsupported sitting intensified intradiscal pressure by about 30% compared to upright standing. Intradiscal pressures were greater for sitting than standing when back angles were less than 20° and higher for standing than sitting when the angles were more than 20°. Knowing these types of spinal responses are vital in the world of occupational health where lumbar musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor works with each of our clients to keep him/her functioning with as little pain as possible!
CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
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 Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic appointment soon to see us to release the spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out enjoying life.
