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Carrolltown 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 global. People around the world experience pain, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, much of which is spine-centered. Fortunately, Carrolltown chiropractic care is locally available 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 found that the “years lived with disabilities,” incidence, and prevalence of both conditions increased significantly. Worldwide, neck pain and low back pain were noted to burden public health significantly, especially as people age, 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) Beyond low back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, the same Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 reported 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 comprising death and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders is estimated to continue its growth. From 2020 to 2050, it is predicted to increase 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 years of age for both men and women. (2) We at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 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 help you, our Carrolltown chiropractic patient, in the best possible way.

UNDERSTANDING STANDING AND BACK PAIN

Back pain and neck pain are definitely two of our most typical painful spinal conditions at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation…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 noticeable 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 including 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 reported that unsupported sitting increased intradiscal pressure by about 30% in comparison to upright standing. Intradiscal pressures were greater 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 critical in the world of occupational health where lumbar musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. (4) Your Carrolltown chiropractor works with our patients to keep them functioning with as little pain as possible!

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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 Carrolltown chiropractic appointment now to see us to release the spine-related pain that is keeping you self-centered and not out enjoying life.

 
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