Continuity of physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence is associated with lower neck pain in both sexes and lower back pain in girls

Acupuncture has been popular in foreign countries in recent years, especially in the treatment of neck pain, lower back pain, and other neurological diseases. As a result, many countries have started to invite TCM teachers from China to train their medical workers in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture). The teaching of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Moxibustion) in Myanmar has been carried out for 2 years. Through the feedback from students in the teaching process, this paper analyzes and summarizes the problems in the hope of drawing on and developing the overseas teaching system of traditional Chinese medicine in the future.

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Risk Factor Analysis which Affect Severityof Low Back Pain to ward The Patients of Medic Rehabilitasion Intsalasi in RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2016-2017.

SRIWIJAYA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ◽

10.32539/sjm.v1i1.5 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 24-32

Author(s):

M Afif Baskara Emirzon ◽

M Hasnawi Hadani ◽

Veny Larasati

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Low Back ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back

The incidence of lower back pain in the productive age population continues to increase. Various risk factors such as age, sex, smoking, and physical activity, length of work and work position can exacerbate lower back pain complaints. This study was conducted to analyze risk factors that affect the severity of low back pain in patients who perform therapy in Medical Rehabilitation Installation RSUP dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang period 2016-2017. The research used is analytical observation with cross-sectional technique. The sample of research is 71 respondents in Medical Rehabilitation Installation of dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang that meets the inclusion criteria. The data was further processed and grouped in table form. At 71 respondents found 49 respondents suffered severe NPB and 22 respondents suffered from mild NPB. The results showed that sex, physical activity, work position and duration of work had significant relationship with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0,03, p = 0,000, p = 0,00, p = 0,002). While age, smoking, BMI did not have a significant association with mild cases of low back pain (p = 0.08, p = 1.044, p = 0.690). Risk factors that affect the severity of lower back pain are male, physical weight, working position sitting or bending and length of work more than 7 hours per day.

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Lower back pain at workplace: prevalence and risk factors

Russian Open Medical Journal ◽

10.15275/rusomj.2020.0207 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Irina M. Goncharenko ◽

Nataliya E. Komleva ◽

Andrey A. Chekhonatsky

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Back Pain ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Back

Objective — analysis of lower back pain (LBP) prevalence and risk factors for its development in employees with different conditions at their workplace, depending on their age, length of service, occupational factors, and physical activity. Material and Methods — As a result of a simultaneous cross-sectional study, 3300 employees with different conditions at their workplace were examined. To study the relationships between LBP prevalence and risk factors, we used the results of employees’ survey and physical examination, along with the data on their physical activity and working conditions. Results — The workplace posture was the most common production-related risk factor for developing LBP. The second most common risk factor was the weight of the load being lifted and carried, followed by general vibration at a workplace. The least significant factor was a bending motion. According to our data, LBP prevalence in all observation groups was increasing with both age and length of employment. Over 50% of those working in hazardous conditions at the age of 50 yo and higher had LBP. Low physical activity at a workplace led to a statistically significant increase in the chances of LBP emergence. Conclusion — In employees without exposure to harmful risk factors in the form of physical exertion and general vibration, the prevalence of LBP was significantly lower than in workers in harmful working conditions. The combined effect of static and dynamic physical activities at a workplace had a more pronounced negative impact on workers’ health. Low physical activity was a significant risk factor for LBP development.

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Education and the Prevention of Postural Defects

Human Movement ◽

10.1515/humo-2015-0011 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Agnieszka Olchowska-Kotala ◽

Krystyna Chromik

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Back Pain ◽

Body Dissatisfaction ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Lower Back ◽

Intention To Participate

AbstractPurpose. The aim of this study was to determine: whether and at what stage of education is proper body posture learned, the intention of young adults to participate in activities teaching proper posture, and the effects of factors related with the said intention. Methods. The study involved 430 university students aged 18-24 years. Anthropometric data was collected. Participants completed questionnaires assessing physical activity level (IPAQ) and their intention to participate in extracurricular activities teaching proper posture while sitting or walking, proper running technique, corrective gymnastics, or weight loss exercises. A self-assessment of posture, physical fitness, attractiveness, and body satisfaction was also completed. Results. Lower back pain was experienced by 41% of the respondents. Most were taught proper posture-related habits in primary school, followed by secondary school, and then at university. Many students expressed their intention to participate in the extracurricular activities. None of the questionnaire variables were associated with the intention to learn proper walking posture or proper running technique. The intention to participate in classes teaching proper sitting posture was associated with lower back pain in women and low physical activity level in men. In women, a relationship was found between the intention to participate in weight loss exercises and body dissatisfaction, high BMI, and poor self-evaluations of posture and attractiveness. In men, this activity was associated with body dissatisfaction. Conclusions. There is a need for further education on the development of proper postural habits at the university level.

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The value of SPECT scans in patients with mechanical lower back pain or neck pain

Nuclear Medicine Communications ◽

10.1097/00006231-200403000-00041 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 317

Author(s):

T. Toma ◽

L. Sewell ◽

E. Seymour

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Lower Back

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Lower back pain and neck pain: Is it possible to identify the painful side by palpation only?

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2012.01.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 55 (2) ◽

pp. 103-111 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

J.-Y. Maigne ◽

P. Cornelis ◽

G. Chatellier

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Lower Back

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Diabetes Is Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Journal of Diabetes Research ◽

10.1155/2019/6324348 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Thomas Rehling ◽

Anne-Sofie Dam Bjørkman ◽

Marie Borring Andersen ◽

Ola Ekholm ◽

Stig Molsted

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Back Pain ◽

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Lower Back Pain ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Lower Back ◽

Diabetes Status ◽

Reported Data

Aim. To investigate the associations between diabetes and musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Methods. Self-reported data were provided by the nationwide Danish National Health Survey 2013. Inclusion criteria were age≥40 years and known diabetes status. The exposure variable was diabetes, and the outcome variables included musculoskeletal pain during the last 14 days in three body sites (back/lower back, limbs, and shoulder/neck), osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Logistic regression analyses adjusted for age, gender, BMI, education, marital status, and physical activity were performed. Results. 9,238 participants with diabetes were 65.6±11.0 (mean±SD) years old; 55.6% were males. 99,980 participants without diabetes were 59.2±11.8 years old; 46.7% were males. Diabetes was associated with back/lower back pain (OR 1.2 (CI 95% 1.1-1.2), p<0.001), pain in the limbs (1.4 (1.3-1.4), p<0.001), shoulder/neck pain (1.2 (1.1-1.3), p<0.001), osteoarthritis (1.3 (1.2-1.4), p<0.001), osteoporosis (1.2 (1.1-1.4), p=0.010), and rheumatoid arthritis (1.6 (1.4-1.7), p<0.001). In participants with diabetes, physical activity was associated with reduced pain (e.g., back/lower back pain (0.7 (0.6-0.7), p<0.001)). Conclusion. Diabetes was associated with elevated odds of having musculoskeletal pain. Diabetes was also associated with elevated odds of having osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The most frequent disease in individuals with diabetes was osteoarthritis. The reported pain may have negative impacts on the level of physical activity. Health-care professionals should remember to inform patients with diabetes that musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis are not contraindications to exercise training.

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