scholarly journals Understanding significance of sitting posture as a etiological factor causing low back pain

Author(s):  
Rajan Chaudhari

Good posture is important because it minimizes the excessive force that muscles and joints need to absorb. Psychology studies have suggested that slouchier postures make people look less confident to others, and even feel less competent, Henderzahs-Mason said. There's also some evidence showing that people who walk with a slouched posture have a higher predisposition to depression than those who walk more upright. In this article we have tried to compile the significance of sitting posture as a etiological factor causing low back pain. Back pain has been termed as “an illness in search of a disease”.

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran O'Sullivan ◽  
Mary O'Keeffe ◽  
Leonard O'Sullivan ◽  
Peter O'Sullivan ◽  
Wim Dankaerts

Author(s):  
Tae-sung In ◽  
Jin-hwa Jung ◽  
Kyoung-sim Jung ◽  
Hwi-young Cho

This study aimed to assess the association between smartphone use in the sitting posture and changes in thoracolumbar kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, and pelvic asymmetry in adolescents with low back pain (LBP). Twenty-five adolescents with LBP and 25 healthy adolescents participated in this study. They were instructed to sit on a height-adjustable chair with their hips and knees bent at 90° for 30 min in their usual sitting postures. Thoracolumbar kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, and pelvic asymmetry were measured using a three-dimensional motion capture system. Thoracolumbar kyphosis and lumbar lordosis increased after 30 min of sitting compared to the baseline. In both groups, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angle increased with increasing sitting time. Compared to healthy adolescents, adolescents with LBP presented greater thoracolumbar kyphosis and lumbar lordosis after prolonged sitting. Pelvic asymmetry showed no significant difference between the sitting time and groups. Using a smartphone during prolonged sitting may lead to a slumped posture; these associations were more pronounced in adolescents with LBP.


Author(s):  
Kyoung-sim Jung ◽  
Jin-hwa Jung ◽  
Tae-sung In

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cross-legged sitting on the trunk flexion angle, pelvic obliquity, and gluteal pressure of subjects with and without low back pain (LBP). The study subjects were 30 LBP patients and 30 healthy individuals. They were instructed to sit on a chair, the height of which was adjustable, so that their knee and hip joints were bent at 90°. All subjects were asked to perform two sitting postures: erect sitting and cross-legged sitting. Trunk flexion angle and pelvic obliquity were measured using a three-dimensional motion-capture system, and gluteal pressure was measured using a force plate. Compared to erect sitting, cross-legged sitting showed a significantly lower trunk flexion angle and greater pelvic obliquity in both groups. Compared to healthy subjects, the patients with LBP had lower trunk flexion angles and greater gluteal pressure asymmetry during cross-legged sitting. The pelvic obliquity was greater in the cross-legged sitting posture than in the erect sitting posture, but there was no difference between the groups. We found that the trunk became more slouched in the cross-legged sitting posture than in the erect sitting posture, and this tendency was more pronounced in patients with LBP.


Author(s):  
Sarah Tinitali ◽  
Kelly-Ann Bowles ◽  
Jennifer L. Keating ◽  
Terry Haines

Objective In this review, we determine if there is evidence to demonstrate a relationship between occupational driving posture and low back pain. Background The burden of low back pain is increasing. An understanding of this relationship is required to enable the development of recommendations for clinicians and policy-makers for the driving industry. Method Five databases were searched up to March 12, 2018. Study quality was assessed using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies, followed by a GRADE analysis to consider the evidence as a whole. A narrative, critical synthesis was completed that considered the methods by which driving posture and low back pain were measured and analyzed. Results There were 653 articles identified, with seven eligible for review. Four articles identified an association between occupational driving posture and low back pain, yet this was based on the use of measurement tools lacking validity. Although a relationship may exist, the specific driving postures associated with low back pain and the strength of this relationship have not been confirmed. Conclusion: Future research needs to employ validated and reliable, real-time qualitative methods for measuring occupational driving posture to advance our understanding of this relationship. Application Clinical and policy recommendations regarding driving posture and low back pain should be used with caution, as they are guided by evidence incorporating bias. Future studies are required to confirm the specific postures assumed while occupational driving and their relationship with low back pain, before recommendations can be made.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2115 (1) ◽  
pp. 012048
Author(s):  
A Chaitanya Kumar ◽  
V G Sridhar

Abstract Instances of low-back pain in people of all ages is one of the most common issues in the world. Over 50% of the world population report of being affected by low-back pain at least once a year. It is therefore of paramount importance for individuals to realize the necessity and importance of a proper sitting posture, to interact and work in an ergonomically supportive environment. With the advent of the Internet of Things, it is now evident that communication technology coupled with the mechanics of the seating device can help produce meaningful insights, and help in undertaking data-driven decisions. There have been various attempts at designing “smart chairs”. These smart chairs in addition to the above mentioned functionalities, can also be deployed as robust health-monitoring systems. Using embedded sensors within, these chairs can function as an alert mechanism to the user, when he/she is sitting with an incorrect posture, that could be detrimental to the physical health of the individual. In this paper, the researchers conduct a comprehensive analysis of the existing products, by a customer survey and propose a solution that could potentially serve the people with back pain to use the proposed chair: embedded with sensors, and supplemented by data analytics. The system designed is a cost-effective low-power consuming posture monitoring system, that simultaneously works as an accurate health monitoring system as well.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Rahmad Gurusinga ◽  
Tati Murni KaroKaro ◽  
Kardina Hayati ◽  
Sarmana . ◽  
Bunga Br Saragih

Low back pain (LBP) is a very common world health problem, which causes activity restrictions and also absenteeism from work. Low back pain can reduce human productivity, 50-80% of workers worldwide have experienced low back pain where almost a third of their age have experienced some type of low back pain which is the second disease after the flu. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sitting and sitting posture with complaints of low back pain among fish cutter workers at UD. Dumbo Jaya Group, Kota Galuh Village, Perbaungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The research method uses an analytical survey with a cross sectional design. The number of samples as many as 31 fish cutter workers, data collection using questionnaires and data analysis using the chi-square test with a significant level of 95% or p≤α (0.05). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between length of sitting and complaints of low back pain in fish cutter workers P = 0.013 < = 0.05 and there was a significant relationship between sitting posture and complaints of low back pain in fish cutter workers P = 0.039 < = 0.05. It is recommended for fish cutter workers to be able to arrange rest hours and a good sitting posture so that lower back pain does not occur.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-298
Author(s):  
Ryo Fujitani ◽  
Takumi Jiroumaru ◽  
Shinichi Noguchi ◽  
Wachi Michio ◽  
Hitoshi Ohnishi ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Mulatu Fanta ◽  
Amsalu Alagaw ◽  
Gemechu Kejela ◽  
Abayneh Tunje

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common work-related health problems among office workers. Low back pain has been identified as one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. However, there is a lack of information on associated factors with low back pain which makes people not to work properly.  Objectives: This study was aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among civil service sectors office workers in Southern Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 625civil service sectors office workers, who work in the sitting position, in Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia from March 10 to June 20, 2017. The sampling frame was obtained from civil service office and simple random sampling technique was used for each stage. Data was collected by using a pretested structured questionnaire adapted from Standardized Nordic musculoskeletal Questionnaires and modified Oswestry through face to face interview and by using checklist for observations, which was measured by diploma nurses. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, median and standard deviation were conducted. Also, binary logistic regression was conducted and variables with p<=0.20 in bivariate analysis were fitted into the multiple logistic regression models to identify factors associated with low back pain. Variables with P value <0.05 were considered as statistically significant predictors of low back pain. Results: Out of the calculated sample size, 625 participants responded making a response rate of 99%. The 12-month prevalence of low back pain among civil service sectors office workers in this study was (38.4%) 95% CI: (0.34, 0.42).This study found that, being obese (AOR [95%CI] =6.3[4.29 - 9.09]), having smoking history (AOR [95%CI] =5.2[2.57 - 10.82]), poor sitting posture (AOR [95%CI] =2.6[1.61-4.30]), having job stress (AOR [95%CI] =5.9[3.44-10.25]), having no rest break during workday (AOR [95%CI]=3.2[1.82-5.62]), sitting >6 hours per day (AOR [95%CI]=16.08[14.4-19.3]) and frequently using computer (AOR [95%CI]=4.3[2.09-5.47]) are significantly associated with low back pain. Conclusion and recommendations: The 12-month prevalence of low back pain in this study is high (38.4%).Therefore, healthy lifestyle habits, good awareness of sitting posture and better ergonomic facilities and psychosocial support to workers were recommended to decrease the effects of predisposing factors of low back pain.


Author(s):  
Veronica Christie Guesteva ◽  
Riza Andini Anggraini ◽  
Laura Patrycia Maudi ◽  
Putri Yasmin Rahmadiani ◽  
Neva Azzahra

Abstrak Latar Belakang: Saraf tepi pinggang bagian bawah sering mengalami masalah kesehatan yang saat ini lebih dikenal sebagai Low Back Pain (LBP). Penyakit ini sangat umum terjadi dan menjadi salah satu faktor utama yang berpengaruh dalam kualitas kinerja dan kesejahteraan kerja. Penyebab Low Back Pain (LBP) yang paling sering adalah duduk terlalu lama, sikap duduk yang salah, dan aktivitas yang berlebihan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan memahami faktor-faktor besar yang menyebabkan terjadinya Low Back Pain di tempat kerja kantoran.  Metode: Kajian ini diolah melalui proses sistematik yang tentu disesuaikan dengan tahapan Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review (PRISMA). Google Scholar digunakan karena kemudahan dalam mengakses juga banyaknya literatur yang dapat diakses secara gratis. Artikel dipilih berdasarkan publikasi yang diterbitkan dalam periode waktu dari tahun 2016 sampai dengan tahun 2021.  Hasil: Posisi duduk yang tidak ergonomis, durasi duduk cukup lama dengan posisi yang sama, lingkungan kerja, dan karakteristik individu seperti umur, jenis kelamin, dan Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) berhubungan dengan kejadian LBP. Sementara itu, beban kerja tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian LBP. Kesimpulan: Faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian LBP pada pekerja kantoran yaitu karakteristik individu, posisi duduk, durasi duduk, dan faktor lingkungan kerja berhubungan dengan kejadian LBP. Sedangkan faktor yang tidak berhubungan yaitu beban kerja. Diharapkan kepada para pekerja kantoran untuk memperbaiki posisi dan durasi duduknya sebagai pencegahan terhadap LBP. Kata kunci : Low Back Pain, posisi duduk, pekerja kantoran, dan tempat kerja Abstract Background: The nerves of the lower waist often experience health problems which are currently better known as Low Back Pain (LBP), this disease is very common and became one of the main factors that affect the quality of work performance and welfare. The most common causes of Low Back Pain are sitting too long, the wrong sitting posture, and excessive activity. The purpose of this study were to identify and understand the major factors that cause LBP in the office workplace.  Methods: This study was processed through a systematic process which adapted to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review (PRISMA) stage. Google Scholar was used due to the convenience of accessing, the large amount of literature, and open access. Articles published during 2016 to 2021 were included. Result: This study found that a non-ergonomic sitting position, long sitting duration in the same position, work environment, and individual characteristics (such as age, sex, and Body Mass Index (BMI)) were associated with the incidence of LBP. Meanwhile, the workload were not related to the incidence of LBP.  Conclusion: Individual characteristics, sitting position, sitting duration, and work environment were found as related factors of LBP. It is expected for office workers to improve their sitting position and duration as a prevention against LBP. Key Words : Low Back Pain, sitting posture, office worker, and workplace


2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Maradei García ◽  
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Leonardo Quintana Jiménez ◽  
Lope H Barrero ◽  
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