Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Low Back Pain Disability Among Pregnant Women: An Online Survey

Background: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among adolescents is high, and pain in adolescence increases the risk of chronic pain in adulthood. Studies have shown conflicting evidence regarding associations between physical activity and musculoskeletal pain, and few have evaluated the potential impact of sport participation on musculoskeletal pain in adolescent population samples. Purpose: To examine the associations between physical activity level, sport participation, and musculoskeletal pain in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in a population-based sample of adolescents. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence 4. Methods: Data from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (Young-HUNT3) were used. All 10,464 adolescents in the Nord-Trøndelag county of Norway were invited, of whom 74% participated. Participants were asked how often they had experienced pain, unrelated to any known disease or acute injury, in the neck and shoulders, low back, and lower extremities in the past 3 months. The associations between (1) physical activity level (low [reference], medium or high) or (2) sport participation (weekly compared with no/infrequent participation) and pain were evaluated using logistic regression analyses, stratified by sex, and adjusted for age, socioeconomic status, and psychological distress. Results: The analyses included 7596 adolescents (mean age, 15.8 years; SD, 1.7). Neck and shoulder pain was most prevalent (17%). A moderate level of physical activity was associated with reduced odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.66-0.94]) and low back pain (OR = 0.75 [95% CI, 0.62-0.91]), whereas a high level of activity increased the odds of lower extremity pain (OR = 1.60 [95% CI, 1.29-1.99]). Participation in endurance sports was associated with lower odds of neck and shoulder pain (OR = 0.79 [95% CI, 0.68-0.92]) and low back pain (OR = 0.77 [95% CI, 0.65-0.92]), especially among girls. Participation in technical sports was associated with increased odds of low back pain, whereas team sports were associated with increased odds of lower extremity pain. Strength and extreme sports were related to pain in all regions. Conclusion: We found that a moderate physical activity level was associated with less neck and shoulder pain and low back pain, and that participation in endurance sports may be particularly beneficial. Our findings highlight the need for health care professionals to consider the types of sports adolescents participate in when evaluating their musculoskeletal pain.

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Pain threshold of low back in patients with diversified level of physical activity without pain symptoms

Physiotherapy ◽

10.1515/physio-2015-0004 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Urszula Żywień ◽

Tomasz Sipko

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Pain Threshold ◽

Short Form ◽

Activity Level ◽

Low Back ◽

Pain Symptoms ◽

The Right

AbstractProfessional work in a sitting position and the low level of physical activity could be an important cause of overload symptoms formation in the lumbar spine.Objective of the work: The evaluation quantity of the low back pain threshold in patients without pain symptoms, with diversified level of physical activity.The research was conducted in group 40 subjects at the age of 20 to 25, IT specialists and physiotherapists. The participants could participate in the study under the condition that they have never had low back pain before. Patients from the experimental group were divided into 3 categories: active (13 patients), minimally active (18 patients) and inactive (9 patients). The division was made on the basis of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form. The pain threshold was determined by an algometer, every time, on both sides of the spine at the level of L3 and in neutral point on hand, the test was performed twice.Analysis of variance ANOVA showed a main effect of level of physical activity for the pain threshold results on the pine left (F = 8.01; p < 0.05) and right site (F = 9.77; p < 0.05). There has not been demonstrated such effect for the pain threshold results around hand (F = 0.62, p > 0.05).Lower quantity of low back pain threshold occurs in the patients with inactive and minimal active declared physical activity level. This indicates the need of low back pain prevention, which could be achieved by increasing physical activity level. The people without pain symptoms do not show asymmetry of the pain threshold between the right and the left side.

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Correlation between Pain, Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity Level in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Aged between 30 to 50 Years

International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research ◽

10.52403/ijshr.20210761 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 359-365

Author(s):

Mrunal R. Malewar ◽

Kartik D. Shah

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Activity Level ◽

Short Version ◽

Low Back

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common conditions encountered by a physical therapist in their clinical practice. Chronic low back pain is difficult to treat due to various environmental and psychological factors such as kinesiophobia, which may possibly lead to altered or reduced physical activity level producing various effects on musculoskeletal system. In addition to this, little is known about the relation between these factors, especially in Indian population. Therefore, it is important to find out if any correlation exists between these factors. Methods: This Correlational study included 53 patients of both gender suffering from chronic low back pain. Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Marathi version of Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were administered in the patients after obtaining their consent. The responses were collected and then analyzed using Pearson’s coefficient. Results: The mean pain intensity was found to be 3.11±2.24 and 6.86±1.91 at rest and on activity respectively. Mean score of kinesiophobia was 29.11±5.00. Mean score of physical activity level was 5466.62±5362. Significant correlation was found between pain during activity and kinesiophobia (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrates significantly positive correlation between pain during activity and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain aged between 30-50 years. However, no significant correlation was obtained between pain and physical activity level, kinesiophobia and physical activity level. Keywords: Chronic low back pain, Kinesiophobia, Physical activity level, TSK, IPAQ.

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Return to self-reported physical activity level after an event of acute low back pain

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0219556 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (7) ◽

pp. e0219556

Author(s):

Daniel Pozzobon ◽

Leandro A. Calazans Nogueira ◽

Paulo H. Ferreira ◽

Daniel Steffens ◽

Paula R. Beckenkamp ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Low Back ◽

Acute Low Back Pain

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Physical activity level at work and risk of chronic low back pain: A follow-up in the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0175086 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. e0175086 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ingrid Heuch ◽

Ivar Heuch ◽

Knut Hagen ◽

John-Anker Zwart

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Health Study ◽

Low Back

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Predictors of self-reported physical activity level in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.15406/ipmrj.2019.04.00168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu ◽

Gideon Chidiebere Ebisike ◽

Davidson Okwudili John ◽

Obinna Chinedu Okezue ◽

Jeneviv Nene John

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Low Back

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Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain among A Group of 1510 Pregnant Women

Journal of Personalized Medicine ◽

10.3390/jpm10020051 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 51

Author(s):

Aleksandra Bryndal ◽

Marian Majchrzycki ◽

Agnieszka Grochulska ◽

Sebastian Glowinski ◽

Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Low Back ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Pain Disability ◽

Mild Disability ◽

In Pregnancy

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a frequent, very common, and costly health problem. LBP, which occurs during pregnancy, may become a lifelong problem. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with LBP in pregnant women. Methods: The study included 1510 pregnant women. A questionnaire assessing demography, lifestyle, prevalence, and characteristics was designed and used in the study. Pain intensity was assessed with the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). The RMDQ (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire) was used to assess the effect that low back pain had on the functional capacity of a pregnant woman. Middle (thoracic) and low back pain disability was measured with the help of the ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) questionnaire. Results: The study confirmed that lying/sleeping (49.6%) and sitting positions (38.7%) as well as walking (37.2%) are the most significant factors causing LBP. It was also found that women who had not engaged in physical activity were more likely to experience LBP. Conclusions: Predisposing factors for LBP in pregnancy are LBP in previous pregnancies, back pain during menstruation, a younger age and a lack of physical activity. Most women in pregnancy with LBP experienced minimal and mild disability.

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