Vertebral column carries 350 percent of body weight in sitting position (Local)

SANA'A* Oct. 12 ? Neurosurgeons stated that the backbone of someone sitting at a work desk carried the equivalent of 350 percent of that person?s body weight* and explained that this was a common cause of back pain* during the Sixth Arab Spine Conference held from 11 to13 October in Sana'a. "The backbone carries 350 percent of our body weight when we sit at our desks at work* 70 percent when we stand or walk and 10 percent when we sleep*" stated Dr. Ismail Al-Kebsi* the general secretary of the Yemeni Association of Yemeni Neurosurgeons Al-Kebsi added that sitting positions during qat sessions also play a big role in causing back pains. The three-day Arab Vertebral Column Conference is the sixth of its kind* and this year aims to discuss 120 research papers dealing with the latest scientific developments in the field of brain* nerve and backbone surgery as well as advancements linked to natural medicine and x-ray sensitivity among other issues. "During the conference we will focus on the infections and deformities that affect the brain* nerves and backbone among children* and discuss the most recent advancements in the mentioned fields*" said Dr Ameen Al-Kamali* head of the Yemeni Neurosurgeons Association. Al-Kamali pointed out that the conference aimed to exchange information and reach protocols of integrated treatment strategy for the sake of finding the best solutions to restrict disabilities. Dr. Kasem Al-Asbahi* deputy of the Yemeni Neurosurgeons Association* stated that most common diseases of the backbone in Yemen included deformity* fractures* back pain* cancerous tumor* cute and chronic osteitis in the spinal cord and backbone. The conference brings together over 120 participants from Arab countries including Egypt and Jordan as well as over 201 participants from Yemen. Together* neuroscientists will try to draw up a national strategy to decrease the number of people affected by nerve* brain and spine problems....

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