scholarly journals Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinky Budhrani-Shani ◽  
Donna L. Berry ◽  
Patricia Arcari ◽  
Helene Langevin ◽  
Peter M. Wayne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Background. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) among nurses is a growing health concern. The multimodal nature of mind-body exercises has potential to impact physiological and psychological processes associated with chronic pain, affording possible advantages over conventional unimodal therapies. This paper summarizes the prevalence of and risk factors for CLBP among nurses, reviews the effectiveness in treating pain and disability of mind-body exercises (yoga and tai chi) for CLBP among the general and nursing population, and describes implications.Methods. Articles, published during or prior to 2015, were systematically identified through the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases using the following search terms:nurses, mind-body, integrative, biopsychosocial, yoga, tai chi, back pain,and/orrisk factors.Results. Prevalence estimates of CLBP among nurses ranged from 50% to 80%. Associated risk factors for CLBP included lifestyle and physical, psychological, psychosocial, and occupational factors. No published studies were identified that evaluated yoga or tai chi for nurses with CLBP. Studies in the general population suggested that these interventions are effective in reducing pain and disability and may improve factors/processes predictive of CLBP.Conclusion. This review suggests that evaluating the impact of multimodal interventions such as yoga and tai chi for nurses with CLBP warrants investigation.

Assessment of the Associated Risk Factors of Chronic Low Back Pain among Bankers in Port Harcourt Metropolis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Asikiya Huldah Hanson ◽  
Bieye Renner Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Working condition is a factor that does not only affect productivity but also the health of the workers. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate some of the associated risk factors of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State in Nigeria. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on chronic back pain among the bank 313 workers. Results: 165(52.7%) of the respondents have previously been treated for low back pain. They resorted to using different means of treatment for the pain; 24.8% (massage), 15% (exercise), 47.3% (drugs) 4.2% (surgery) and 8.5% (bed rest). 119 (38.1%) had a history of high blood pressure whereas 193 (61.9%) have not, 66 (21.2%) had a history of diabetes mellitus whereas 246 (78.8%) had not, 26 (8.3%) had sickle cell anemia whereas 286 (91.7%) do not, 55 (17.6%) had a history of convulsion whereas 257 (82.4%) do not, 93(29.8%) have had blood transfusion whereas 219 (70.2%) have not. The frequencies of chronic back pain bank workers and the associated risk factors were; road traffic accident 42 (22.7%), work-related stress (70.7%), use of computer 155 (84.7%), heavy lifting of equipment 83 (45.8%), and lack of exercise 55 (30.1%). Conclusion: These findings show that some individuals having chronic back pain had some underlying conditions which could predispose them to have the pain.

scholarly journals Chronic Low Back Pain Manifestation among Bank Workers in Southern Nigeria: A Current Disorder Exacerbated by Long Hours on Uncomfortable Chairs

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Briggs, Bieye Renner ◽  
Hanson Asikiya Huldah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Banks play key roles in the economies of the world. The bank industry determines the growth of economies in all countries, as a result, workers in this industry are subjected to conditions geared towards getting the highest degree of performance from them consistently. Most of their time is spent sitting down, using computers, assuming bent postures, doing repetitive work, and sometimes without enough breaks in-between hours can predispose them to occupational hazards. This study aims to determine the prevalence of chronic low back pain among bank workers in Port Harcourt Metropolis through its associated risk factors. The study design was descriptive cross-sectional. The sample (N=332) consisted of 332 employees from twelve banks. A self-administered, closed-ended, structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and a Chi-square test (p=0.05) and odds ratio with a corresponding 95 % confidence interval was obtained. Results:  Showed significant relationship between age and chronic low back pain [OR=2.87; 95 % CI=1.75 – 4.72; p=0.001], length of time in seated position had significant relationship between workers that sat for six hours and above and chronic LBP (OR=1.89; p=0.01; 95 % CI: 1.16-3.06). Also, respondents who do not sit in a comfortable seat at the office were 2.60 times more at odds of experiencing chronic low back pain compared to respondents whose seats are comfortable (OR=2.60; p=0.001; 95% CI: 1.51-4.45). Conclusion: This study shows that the risk factors of a long hour of sitting, uncomfortable chair, bent posture leads to chronic low back pain over time. Therefore, it is recommended that proper break time be observed, right ergonomics to prevent twisting the back. 

scholarly journals FRI0246 The impact social, labour and psychological of the chronic low back pain

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
FP Torres ◽  
D Ybañez-García ◽  
P Pérez-Caballero ◽  
M Morales ◽  
A Llópis
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
The Impact

Chronic low back pain and the transdiagnostic process: How do cognitive and emotional dysregulations contribute to the intensity of risk factors and pain?

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 309-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaux Le Borgne ◽  
Abdel Halim Boudoukha ◽  
Audrey Petit ◽  
Yves Roquelaure
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Somatosensory Amplification ◽  
Psychological Risk

AbstractBackground and aimsBased on a transdiagnostic approach, this study assesses the impact of cognitive and emotional processes (difficulties in emotional regulation, impulsiveness, rumination and somatosensory amplification) on the psychological risk factors of chronic low-back pain.MethodsThe study was carried out with 256 patients with chronic low-back pain. All the variables were assessed through a booklet of 10 validated questionnaires. Multiple regression analysis and moderation analysis were performed.ResultsPredictors included in multiple regression models explain 3%-42% (adjusted R2) of the variance in psychological risk factors. Moreover, analyses reveal a significant moderator effect of somatosensory amplification on the link between fear-avoidance beliefs linked to work and pain intensity (F(3;250) = 12.33; p = .00), of somatosensory amplification and brooding on the link between depression and functional repercussions (FR) on everyday life (F(3;252) = 13.36; p = .000; F(1;252) = 12.42; p = .00), of the reflection dimension of rumination on the link between the helplessness dimension of catastrophizing and FRs on sociability (F(3;252) = 37.02; p = .00). There is also a moderation analysis with a significant trend concerning the lack of emotional awareness and the difficulties in controlling impulsive behaviours.ConclusionsOur results indicate an important role of some dimensions of difficulties in emotional regulation, somatosensory amplification and rumination in the increase in negative affects and dysfunctional beliefs, and in the links between those psychological risk factors and pain/disability.ImplicationsThis study identifies some cognitive and emotional dysregulations substantially involved in work-related chronic pain. This contribute to put in place psychotherapeutic protocols to tackle these deficits and dysregulations in a relevant way.

Associations between the severity of disability level and fear of movement and pain beliefs in patients with chronic low back pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 785-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Alaca ◽  
Hande Kaba ◽  
Ayce Atalay
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pain Beliefs ◽  
Fear Of Movement ◽  
Severity Of Disability ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading forms of chronic pain and is among the leading causes of pain and disability. In this study, we investigated the associations between the severity of disability and fear of movement and pain beliefs as well as the impact of the fear of movement and pain beliefs on the quality of life in patients with chronic LBP. METHODS: A total of 89 patients (42.29 ± 16.05 years) with chronic low back pain were included in the study. The instruments used in the assessments include the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), the Pain Belief Questionnaire (PBQ), and the SF 36-Short Form. Patients were assigned into three groups by disability severity based on ODI scores. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 15. RESULTS: No statistically significant intergroup differences were found in TKS and PBQ scores (p> 0.05). A positive correlation was found between TKS scores, age (r: 0.227/p< 0.05), PBQ organic (r: -0.250/p< 0.05) scores. CONCLUSIONS: Our study revealed high levels of kinesiophobia and similar pain beliefs, independent of the severity level of disability. We believe that cognitive-behavioral therapy that may reduce fear-avoidance behaviors and convert negative pain beliefs into positive ones should be added to rehabilitation procedures for LBP.

scholarly journals Age- and sex-specific effects in paravertebral surface electromyographic back extensor muscle fatigue in chronic low back pain

GeroScience ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerold Ebenbichler ◽  
Richard Habenicht ◽  
Sara Ziegelbecker ◽  
Josef Kollmitzer ◽  
Patrick Mair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Median Frequency ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Back Muscle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Back Extensor ◽  
Age And Sex

AbstractThe impact of aging on the back muscles is not well understood, yet may hold clues to both normal aging and chronic low back pain (cLBP). This study sought to investigate whether the median frequency (MF) surface electromyographic (SEMG) back muscle fatigue method—a proxy for glycolytic muscle metabolism—would be able to detect age- and sex-specific differences in neuromuscular and muscle metabolic functions in individuals with cLBP in a reliable way, and whether it would be as sensitive as when used on healthy individuals. With participants seated on a dynamometer (20° trunk anteflexion), paraspinal SEMG activity was recorded bilaterally from the multifidus (L5), longissimus (L2), and iliolumbalis (L1) muscles during isometric, sustained back extensions loaded at 80% of maximum from 117 younger (58 females) and 112 older (56 female) cLBP individuals. Tests were repeated after 1–2 days and 6 weeks. Median frequency, the SEMG variable indicating neuromuscular fatigue, was analyzed. Maximum back extensor strength was comparable between younger and older participants. Significantly less MF-SEMG back muscle fatigue was observed in older as compared to younger, and in older female as compared to older male cLBP individuals. Relative reliability was excellent, but absolute reliability appeared large for this SEMG-fatigue measure. Findings suggest that cLBP likely does not mask the age-specific diagnostic potential of the MF-SEMG back extensor fatigue method. Thus, this method possesses a great potential to be further developed into a valuable biomarker capable of detecting back muscle function at risk of sarcopenia at very early stages.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain and associated risk factors in health workers of Bamenda health district-Cameroon

2019 ◽  
Vol 405 ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
P.Y. Bassong ◽  
A.D. Magang Sado ◽  
F. Nguemaïm Ngoufo ◽  
S. Laah Njoyo ◽  
H.L. Kamga
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health District ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Associated Risk Factors
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