The Effect of the Baduanjin Exercise on the Covid-19-Related Anxiety, Psychological Well-being and Lower Back Pain of College Students During the Pandemic

Abstract Background Baduanjin exercise is recognized as having a beneficial effect on both physical and mental health. However, studies lacked consideration of its potential advantageous outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic. This study aimed to examine the effect of Baduanjin exercise on the COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and the lower back pain of college students during the coronavirus pandemic in China. Methods Participants consisted of 387 people, ranging in age from 20 to 30 years (M = 23.55; SD = 3.13), and were randomly divided into two groups: 195 participated in the 12-week Baduanjin exercise program, and 192 learned health knowledge during this time. Subsequently, the two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of an intervention effect on the COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and lower back pain. Results The intervention effect on the Baduanjin exercise group was remarkably better than that of the control group (p < 0.05). With the intervention of the Baduanjin exercise, the COVID-19-related anxiety score decreased from 5.22±0.45 to 5.07±0.27. The total psychological well-being score increased from 70.11±8.65 to 84.12±7.38, and the prevalence of low back pain decreased from 22.45±1.67 to 18.35±1.05 among college students. Conclusion During the pandemic, the Baduanjin exercise contributes to the reduction of the perceived anxiety related to the COVID-19, decreases the prevalence of the lower back pain, and improves the psychological well-being of college students.

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Effects of Prolonged Sitting with Slumped Posture on Trunk Muscular Fatigue in Adolescents with and without Chronic Lower Back Pain

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57010003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 57 (1) ◽

pp. 3

Author(s):

Kyoung-Sim Jung ◽

Jin-Hwa Jung ◽

Tae-Sung In ◽

Hwi-Young Cho

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Transversus Abdominis ◽

Muscular Fatigue ◽

Trunk Muscles ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽

Median Frequency ◽

Prolonged Sitting ◽

Lower Back

Background and Objectives: This study investigated the effects of prolonged sitting on trunk muscular fatigue and discomfort in participants with and without chronic lower back pain (LBP). Material and Methods: This study included 15 patients with LBP and 15 healthy controls. All participants were instructed to sit on a height-adjustable chair with their knee and hip joints bent at 90° for 30 min, in slumped sitting postures. Surface electromyography was used to assess the median frequency of the internal obliques (IO)/transversus abdominis (TrA) and multifidus (MF) muscles. Perceived discomfort was measured using a Borg category ratio-scale. Median frequency of the trunk muscles and perceived discomfort after 30 min of sitting were compared with baseline. Result: There were no significant differences within the group and between both groups in the median frequency of bilateral IO and MF muscles. The LBP group showed significantly greater perceived discomfort after prolonged sitting, as compared to the control group. Conclusions: Prolonged sitting with slumped posture could increase the risk of experiencing lower back discomfort.

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Emotional and Neurobehavioural Status in Chronic Pain Patients

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2011/825636 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 41-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

He Shuchang ◽

He Mingwei ◽

Jia Hongxiao ◽

Wu Si ◽

Yang Xing ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Mood State ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽

Control Subjects ◽

Lower Back ◽

Chronic Pain Patients ◽

Pain Patients

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the emotional and neurobehavioural status of patients suffering from chronic pain.METHODS: Fifteen male patients with chronic lower back pain and 15 healthy control subjects were studied for approximately six months. Pain was measured using a visual analogue scale. The WHO Neurobehavioral Core Test Battery (NCTB) was used to assess neurobehavioural effects of environmental and occupational exposures.RESULTS: Visual analogue scale results demonstrated a modest range of reported pain (mean [± SD] 62.0±10.8) in chronic pain patients, whereas control subjects reported no measurable pain. With the NCTB, it was found that scores of negative mood state, including anger-hostility, depression-dejection, fatigue-inertia and tension-anxiety in pain patients were significantly higher than scores in the control subjects. By contrast, scores of positive mood state (vigour-activity) in chronic pain patients were lower than those in the control group. The NCTB scores of the Santa Ana Dexterity and Pursuit Aiming II tests in chronic lower back pain patients were lower than those of the control group. Scores for other NCTB sub-tests, including the Digit Span, Benton Visual Retention and Digit Symbol tests, were not significantly different compared with controls.CONCLUSIONS: Chronic lower back pain patients had more negative mood and less positive mood than controls. These patients also demonstrated neuromotor deficits in coordination and reaction time. Further studies are required to examine possible neurological mechanisms and research potential intervention strategies for patients suffering from chronic pain.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of alpha training for acute nonspecific neck and lower back pain using stabilometry

Practical medicine ◽

10.32000/2072-1757-2020-5-156-162 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 156-162

Author(s):

P. V. BYKOVSKII ◽

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M. A. SHERMAN ◽

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Postural Control ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Postural Stability ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Neurofeedback Training ◽

Basic Therapy ◽

Lower Back ◽

Computerized Posturography

Impaired postural control and balance and abnormal compensatory postural strategies are one of the pathogenetic mechanisms of development and chronicity of acute nonspecific neck and lower back pain. Stabilometry is a common and objective diagnostic technique that evaluates the postural control. The purpose is to determine the effectiveness of the alpha neurofeedback training for acute nonspecific neck and lower back pain, using the stabilometry. Material and methods. The study included 60 patients with acute nonspecific vertebrogenic pain. The patients were divided into two equal groups (30 people in each group) by random sampling depending on the treatment protocol. The neurofeedback technique and basic therapy was applied for patients of the main group while 30 patients of the control group had only basic therapy applied to them. All measurements were performed before and after treatment. Postural control was assessed using computerized posturography (stabilometry). Postural variables examined were the centre of pressure (CoP) location, CoP average sway, total CoP area sway, and CoP sway velocity. The effectiveness of treatment was assessed by the dynamics of postural stability, the pain score (VAS), the anxiety score (SCL-90-R) and the alpha rhythm index. Results. The intervention group displayed significant (p < 0,05) improvement in postural stability at the end of treatment. There were significant differences between the intervention and control groups in CoP average sway and total CoP area sway. Both groups exhibited a decrease in anxiety scale. Conclusions. The alpha neurofeedback training yielded improvements in posturography and pain outcomes. Our study also confirms the applicability of stabilometry in evaluating postural instability in patients with nonspecific neck and lower back pain.

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The Benefit of a Mechanical Needle Stimulation Pad in Patients with Chronic Neck and Lower Back Pain: Two Randomized Controlled Pilot Studies

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/753583 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Claudia Hohmann ◽

Isabella Ullrich ◽

Romy Lauche ◽

Kyung-Eun Choi ◽

Rainer Lüdtke ◽

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Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Treatment Method ◽

Control Group ◽

Detection Thresholds ◽

Pilot Studies ◽

Lower Back ◽

Pressure Pain Thresholds ◽

Needle Stimulation

Objectives. The objective was to investigate whether a treatment with a needle stimulation pad (NSP) changes perceived pain and/or sensory thresholds in patients with chronic neck (NP) and lower back pain (BP).Methods. 40 patients with chronic NP and 42 patients with chronic BP were equally randomized to either treatment or waiting list control group. The treatment group self-administered a NSP over a period of 14 days. Pain ratings were recorded on numerical rating scales (NRSs). Mechanical detection thresholds (MDTs) and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were determined at the site of maximal pain and in the adjacent region, vibration detection thresholds (VDT) were measured at close spinal processes. The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were utilized for the NP and BP study, respectively.Results. NRS ratings were significantly reduced for the treatment groups compared to the control groups (NP:P=.021and BP:P<.001), accompanied by a significant increase of PPT at pain maximum (NP:P=.032and BP:P=.013). There was no effect on VDT and MDT. The NPQ showed also a significant improvement, but not the ODI.Conclusions. The mechanical NSP seems to be an effective treatment method for chronic NP and BP.

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Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Lower Back Pain

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.96.3.553-558 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 553-558 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

S. Mahmoud Mirzamani ◽

Ahmad Sadidi ◽

Javad Sahrai ◽

Mohammad Ali Besharat

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Psychological Aspects ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Lower Back ◽

Depression Scales

This study investigated the anxiety and depression for a group of 112 patients with Lower Back Pain. 56 patients with Lower Back Pain (21 women, 35 men) were seeking treatment in two clinics. Also, 56 subjects (20 females, 36 males) who had no Lower Back Pain agreed to participate as a control group. Psychological aspects were evaluated on the Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised. Demographic characteristics and information on pain was collected by an author who constructed the questionnaire. The patients reported a higher mean on Anxiety and Depression subscales of SCL-90-R. t tests for means on the SCL-90-R scales between groups indicated statistically significant differences on the anxiety and depression scales.

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EFFECT OF YOGA AND ACUPRESSURE ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY OF LOWER BACK IN PREGNANT MOTHERS DURING THE THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.297 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 722-728

Author(s):

Dewi Candra Resmi ◽

Suharyo Hadisaputro ◽

Runjati Runjati

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Community Health ◽

Health Center ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Community Health Center ◽

Control Group ◽

Functional Capability ◽

The Third ◽

Lower Back

Objective: To examine the effect of yoga and acupressure in lower back pain and functional capability in pregnant women during the third semester of pregnancy.Methods: A quasy experimental design with pretest posttest with non-equivalent control group. The research was conducted at the Community Health Center of Kalikajar I, Selomerto I and Garung I in Wonosobo regency in January 2017. The samples of this research were 42 pregnant women in trimester III selected using purposive sampling, which 14 samples assigned in the yoga group, acupressure group, and control group. A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure pain level, and Oswestry Disability Index to measure functional capability of lower back. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and one-way ANOVA.Results: Findings showed that there was a statistically significant effect of yoga, acupressure, and pregnancy exercise (control group) in reducing lower back pain and lower back functional capability with p <0.05. Pregnancy exercise (mean=-1.43) was more effective in reducing lower back pain compared with yoga (mean=-2.29) and acupressure (mean=-2.71); and acupressure (mean=-14.29) was more effective in improving lower back functional capability than yoga (mean=-6.57) and pregnancy exercise (mean= -13.29).Conclusion: There were significant effects of yoga, acupressure, and pregnancy exercise in reducing pain and in improving the functional ability of the lower back. It is recommended for midwife to use these interventions as an alternative to deal with back pain and functional capability in pregnant women, especially in the Community Health Center in Wonosobo regency.

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ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1413-785220172504156564 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 143-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Claudiane Pedro Rodrigues ◽

Rubens Alexandre da Silva ◽

Elias Nasrala Neto ◽

Rodrigo Antonio Carvalho Andraus ◽

Marcos Tadeu Parron Fernandes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Back Pain ◽

Functional Status ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Younger Adults ◽

Lower Back

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the functional status of adult and older adult individuals with lower back pain . Methods: Eighty-three individuals were recruited, 42 older adults (20 with lower back pain and 22 control group) and 41 younger adults (21 with lower back pain and 20 control group). Functional capacity was assessed using the following tests: Timed Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand (FTSTS), six-minute walking test (SMWT), and sitting-rising test (SRT) . Results: In the younger adults, there was no difference in functional capacity between the groups (p>0.05). On the other hand, when statistical analysis was adjusted using body mass index (BMI) as a covariate, the lower back pain group performed more poorly on the SRT (p<0.004). Furthermore, poorer physical capacity was seen in the older adults with back pain via the SRT test (p=0.001), and when the BMI was adjusted, a statistical difference was seen in the SRT as well as the SMWT (p<0.05) . Conclusion: Older individuals with lower back pain have poorer physical performance, and the sitting-rising test is the most discerning for assessment of functional status in individuals with lower back pain. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Comparative Study.

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The Effect of Back Massage on Lower Back Pain in Intrapartum

Jurnal Ilmiah PANNMED (Pharmacist, Analyst, Nurse, Nutrition, Midwivery, Environment, Dentist) ◽

10.36911/pannmed.v11i3.91 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 163-166

Author(s):

Hotma Sauhur Hutagaol ◽

Hanna Sriyanti Saragih

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Stressful Event ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Lower Back ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Back Massage

Child birth is a painful and stressful event in a woman life which is accompanied with fatigue, fear and negative feelings and as labor proceeds, the state worsens (Mortavazi, 2012). The majority of pregnant women would prefer to experience labour without medical intervention, including pharmacological pain relief. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of back massage to reduce lower-back pain in active phase of first stage of labour. A quasi-experimental design which involves both pre-test post-test control group design, an experimental group was used to study the effect of back massage intervention on first stage in intrapartum women and no intervention in control group. Data were analyzed Paired sample t-test was used to compare the pre-test and post-test data. Thus the hypotheses which stated that there is significant difference between the intervention group and the control group on were accepted. However, the hypotheses which stated that there is significant difference between the ntervention group and control group on hemoglobin levels were rejected. Thus, it can be concluded from the results of the present study that back massage has a significant effect in reducing back pain in intrapartum.

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The Effect of Endorphin Massage towards Decreasing Low Back Pain In Third Trimester Pregnant Women

Midwifery and Nursing Research ◽

10.31983/manr.v2i1.5520 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 41-45

Author(s):

Ivana Argo Cahyani ◽

Sri Winarsih ◽

Arfiana Arfiana

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Low Back ◽

Third Trimester ◽

The Third ◽

A Value ◽

Lower Back

Background: Pregnancy becomes a meaningful experience with all the changes both physically and psychologically. One of the changes is discomfort that occurs in the third trimester is lower back pain. Lower back pain can cause disruption of daily physical activity. Endorphin massage can be one of the measures to reduce pain in third trimester pregnant women because it releases endorphins from light massage and positive affirmations from the husband.Methods: This research was conducted in the working area of Pare Public Health Center Temanggung District. The methods used Quasi Experimental with Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The population of this study were all third-trimester pregnant women with a gestational age of 36 weeks, its about 46 people. The tool used the data collection an observation sheet on the scale of Mankoski pain. Data analysis used Wilcoxon test.Result: The results of the study used Wilcoxon test items, namely p value of endorphin massage group of 0,000 with a value of Z 3.787 and the control group p value of 0.025 with a value of Z 2.235. This showed that both groups were equally influential, but the endorphins group had a stronger influence compared to the control group.Conclusion: Endorphin massage had an effect on reduced lower back pain in the third trimester of pregnant women. Endorphin massage contain mild massage and positive affirmations from husband that stimulated the emergence of endorphin so reduce pain sensation roomates. It was expected that endorphin massage can be applied by pregnant women and husband or families as one method of decreasing low back pain because it helped empower husband / families to improve the welfare of pregnant woman.

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