scholarly journals Low back pain and its relationship with sitting behaviour among sedentary office workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 102894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolin Bontrup ◽  
William R. Taylor ◽  
Michael Fliesser ◽  
Rosa Visscher ◽  
Tamara Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sitting Behaviour

Effect of a 12-week workplace interview intervention on physical activity and low back pain: a single-center, randomized controlled study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Shimo ◽  
Mami Hasegawa ◽  
Seiko Mizutani ◽  
Tomomi Hasegawa ◽  
Takahiro Ushida
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Face To Face

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is essential in the management and rehabilitation of low back pain (LBP). However, it is not clear if workplace PA interventions can improve LBP. This study aimed to investigate the effects of workplace interview intervention on increasing PA and improving LBP among office workers. Methods We recruited 37 workers of a manufacturing company in Aichi, Japan. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=20) or control group (n=17). We affixed waist-worn accelerometers to monitor PA in all participants, and provided face-to-face counseling with a physical therapist or nurse once a week for 12 weeks as workplace PA program to reassurance and encourage participants to keep high levels of PA. PA and LBP severity were assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Results Baseline characteristics were similar in both groups, but PA was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group at 3 and 6 months. In the intervention group, was PA significantly increased at 3 and 6 months from baseline and LBP severity improved significantly at 6 months from baseline. We calculated the effect size of the interview intervention, and found that workplace interview intervention had a medium to large effect on PA and LBP severity. Conclusions Our data suggests that workplace PA intervention can increase PA and improve LBP among office workers. Trial registration UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial UMIN000038864 (https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000044321). Registered 12 December 2019, retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals The Correlation of Time of Cervical Flexion with Cervical Symptoms in Office Workers: A Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Jinlong ◽  
Fang Yunyun ◽  
Gao Lijie ◽  
Chen Jian ◽  
Wang Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
T Test ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Curve Line ◽  
Working Age

Abstract Background: An increasing number of office workers complain of neck pain after extended smart phone use. We conducted this study to examine the correlation between the time of cervical flexion (CFI) during smart phone use and cervical symptoms of office workers in China.Methods: In this cohort study, 1791 individuals responded to an on line questionnaire. For our study, we included responses of 498 [27.8%] office workers. Excluded from the study were 1293 [72.9%] individuals including building workers, students, non-office workers, and those who did not complete the questionnaire. Participants completed an online questionnaire survey from May 29, 2019 to April 10, 2020. The (Neck Disability Index) NDI was used to evaluate cervical symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression, threshold saturation effect analysis, t-test, and Pearson’s chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. Results: We analyzed questionnaire results of the 498 office workers. The t-test showed no significant differences among the gender groups for age, working age, and NDI scores (P>0.05). Compared with other activities, smart phone use had no positive correlation with NDI scores (P>0.05), while low back pain had a strong correlation with NDI scores (P<0.05). When adjusting for age, working age, and low back pain covariates, CFI had a positive correlation with NDI scores. In addition, CFI had a curve line correlation with NDI-a monotone increasing relationship; the fold point was 6 (P<0.05).Conclusions: CFI had a positive curve line correlation with the NDI suggesting that office workers should limit CFI to a maximum of 6 hours to decrease cervical symptoms.

Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized control trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suttinee Phattharasupharerk ◽  
Nithima Purepong ◽  
Sukanya Eksakulkla ◽  
Akkradate Siriphorn
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Randomized Control

Efficacy of risk factor education on pain intensity and disability in office workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain: A pilot cluster randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Rattaporn Sihawong ◽  
Pooriput Waongenngarm ◽  
Prawit Janwantanakul
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Cluster Randomized ◽  
Disability Level

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders are of multi-factorial origin, including individual, physical, and psychosocial factors. An effective education program for musculoskeletal disorders should include predisposing factors. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effect of risk factor education on pain intensity and disability levels compared to a home-based exercise program in office workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain. METHODS: A pilot cluster randomized clinical trial was conducted in 46 workers with neck or low back pain. The education group received checklists of risk factors and handbooks providing information on how to manage them. The exercise group received a home-based exercise program to manage their neck or low back pain. The primary outcome measures were pain intensity and disability levels. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in pain intensity or disability level between groups at baseline and follow-ups. However, neck and low back pain intensity, but not disability level, at the 3-month and 6-month follow-ups was significantly lower than those at baseline in both groups. CONCLUSION: Risk factor education was not more effective than the home-based exercise program in terms of pain intensity or disability reduction in workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain.

scholarly journals What Psychosocial and Physical Characteristics Differentiate Office Workers Who Develop Standing-Induced Low Back Pain? A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7104
Author(s):  
Beatriz Rodríguez-Romero ◽  
Michelle D Smith ◽  
Alejandro Quintela-del-Rio ◽  
Venerina Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Motor Control ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Muscle Endurance ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hip Abduction ◽  
History Of

This study examines demographic, physical and psychosocial factors associated with an increase in low back pain (LBP) during a one-hour standing task. A cross-sectional survey with 40 office workers was conducted. The primary outcome was pain severity during a one-hour standing task recorded every 15 min using a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Participants were defined as pain developers (PD), if they reported a change in pain of ≥10 mm from baseline, or non-pain developers (NPD). Physical outcomes included participant-rated and examiner-rated trunk and hip motor control and endurance. Self-report history of LBP, physical activity, psychosocial job characteristics, general health and pain catastrophising were collected. Fourteen participants were PD. Hip abduction, abdominal and spinal muscle endurance was lower for PD (p ≤ 0.05). PD had greater self-reported difficulty performing active hip abduction and active straight leg raise tests (p ≤ 0.04). Those reporting a lifetime, 12 month or 7-day history of LBP (p < 0.05) and lower self-reported physical function (p = 0.01) were more likely to develop LBP during the standing task. In conclusion, a history of LBP, reduced trunk and hip muscle endurance and deficits in lumbopelvic/hip motor control may be important to consider in office workers experiencing standing-induced LBP.

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