scholarly journals Association between Relative Handgrip Strength and Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10770
Author(s):  
Sungwoo Choi ◽  
Sangun Nah ◽  
Haedong Jang ◽  
Jieun Moon ◽  
Sangsoo Han
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
National Health ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Lower Back

Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal complaint and significantly reduces the quality of life. Muscle weakness is a major cause of LBP. Handgrip strength (HGS) is widely used to determine general muscle strength. Relative HGS (RHGS) incorporates body mass and provides a more accurate estimation of muscle strength and health status. We analyzed the data from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to investigate the association between RHGS and chronic LBP. We identified 14,930 participants and excluded a total of 9553 participants with age < 50 years, with incomplete LBP information, and with incomplete HGS information. We analyzed the data of 5377 participants: 1086 (20.19%) with chronic LBP and 4291 (79.8%) without chronic LBP. Multivariate regression analysis with adjustment for covariates identified an association between weak RHGS and chronic LBP (odds ratio 1.31; CI 1.07–1.61; p = 0.01). This article demonstrated a significant association between RHGS and chronic LBP. Therefore, RHGS should be measured for patients with chronic LBP.

scholarly journals Folic Acid Is Related to Muscle Strength and Vitamin A Is Related to Health-Related Quality of Life: Results of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII 2016–2018)

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3618
Author(s):  
Mee-Ri Lee ◽  
Sung Min Jung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
National Health ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition

This study investigated how folic acid affects muscle strength and the effects of vitamin A on quality of life in adults. Baseline data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII 2016–2018) was used to find 6112 adults (ages 19–80) meeting study criteria. The participants were divided into three groups: young adults (ages 19–39), middle-aged (ages 40–64), and elderly (≥65 years). Muscle strength was measured using a digital grip strength dynamometer. The EuroQol five-dimension questionnaire measured quality of life. Associations were assessed using multivariate regression and logistic regression. Vitamins and handgrip strength were divided into low and high groups based on the mean. Although vitamin A and folate levels were related to handgrip strength in all subjects, regression demonstrated a significant association between folate and handgrip strength in the elderly. The odds ratios (OR) of higher handgrip strength were statistically significant for elderly participants with high levels of folate compared to those with low levels (OR: 1.55). Vitamin A was associated with quality of life, especially in the self-care dimension for the elderly. Further longitudinal research is needed to examine the relationship between vitamins and muscle strength, as well as vitamins and quality of life.

scholarly journals Association between aerobic exercise and handgrip strength in adults: a cross-sectional study based on data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2017)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Yeon Seong ◽  
HyeonYeong Ahn ◽  
Yeoncheol Park ◽  
Sangah Shin ◽  
In-Hyuk Ha
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
National Health ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strength Group ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Abstract Background Handgrip strength is an easy-to-assess indicator of overall muscle strength and can be used to evaluate health status. Although previous studies have reported an increase in grip strength due to aerobic exercise, such a study has not been conducted on Korean participants. This study aimed to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on handgrip strength and examine the association between these two variables in Korean patients with hypertension or diabetes. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from the 6th and 7th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2017). A total of 19,650 individuals aged ≥19 years who had responded to questionnaires concerning aerobic exercise and handgrip strength were analyzed. The relationship between aerobic activity and handgrip strength was examined by logistic regression analysis. Results The mean age of individuals in the low muscle strength group was higher than that in the normal muscle strength group. The odds ratio for low handgrip strength was higher in individuals who did not perform aerobic exercise than in those who performed aerobic exercise. Following adjustment for covariates, the odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for low handgrip strength were 1.415 (0.187–1.688) in the total sample, 1.799 (1.376–2.352) in patients with hypertension, and 1.811 (1.208–2.715) in patients with diabetes. Conclusion The results of our study indicated a strong association between aerobic exercise and handgrip strength in the Korean population.

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

Medicina ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Therapeutic Effectiveness of AxioBionics Wearable Therapy Pain Management System in Patients with Chronic Lower Back Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117954412199377
Author(s):  
Philip Muccio ◽  
Josh Schueller ◽  
Miriam van Emde Boas ◽  
Norm Howe ◽  
Edward Dabrowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
System A ◽  
System Reduction ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Muscular Function

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common medical conditions leading to a significant decrease in quality of life. This study retrospectively analyzed whether the AxioBionics Wearable Therapy Pain Management (WTPM) System, a customized and wearable electrical stimulation device, alleviated chronic lower back pain, and improved muscular function. This study assessed self-reported pain levels using the visual analog scale before and during the use of the AxioBionics WTPM System when performing normal activities such as sitting, standing, and walking (n = 69). Results showed that both at-rest and activity-related pain were significantly reduced during treatment with the AxioBionics WTPM System (% reduction in pain: 64% and 60%, respectively; P < .05). Thus, this study suggests that the AxioBionics WTPM System is efficacious in treating chronic lower back pain even when other therapies have failed to sufficiently decrease reported pain levels.

Cognitive profile and mild cognitive impairment in people with chronic lower back pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 105737
Author(s):  
Emily J. Corti ◽  
Natalie Gasson ◽  
Andrea M. Loftus
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Cognitive Profile ◽  
Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back

Listening to the body and talking to myself – the impact of chronic lower back pain: A qualitative study

2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 586-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Crowe ◽  
Lisa Whitehead ◽  
Mary Jo Gagan ◽  
G. David Baxter ◽  
Avin Pankhurst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chronic Lower Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Emotional and Neurobehavioural Status in Chronic Pain Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Shuchang ◽  
He Mingwei ◽  
Jia Hongxiao ◽  
Wu Si ◽  
Yang Xing ◽  
...  
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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