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The High Price of
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders are conditions that
affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. In the past,
studies have shown that women are more likely to suffer
musculoskeletal disorders than men, but scientists have disputed
these results, based on the belief that women are more likely than
men to admit they are in pain, and therefore more likely to seek
treatment from a health care provider.
A group of researchers in the U.S. attempted to settle the dispute
by reviewing more than 50 articles on musculoskeletal disorders in
both men and women. After removing any information that could have
skewed the results based on gender, they found that women actually
were more than twice as likely as men to develop some
musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body - specifically,
disorders of the neck, shoulders, arms and hands. The researchers
were at a loss to explain why women are more susceptible to
musculoskeletal disorders, but they believe that a variety of
factors may be involved.
The point is, regardless of your gender, age, race, etc., if you
suffer from pain in the shoulders, neck, back, arms or hands, now
is the time to see your local chiropractor! A doctor of
chiropractic can diagnose your current condition and offer
treatments to relieve pain and improve your general well-being.
Reference:
Treaster DE, Burr D. Gender differences in prevalence of upper
extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics April
2004;47(5):495-526.
To learn more about back pain and the chiropractic
approach to its prevention, visit
www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/backpain.html
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