Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis

Massot, Caroline; Agnani, Olivier

doi:10.4172/2165-7939.1000285

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“…The authors' research results are in a similar age range (42.4 ± 12.6). Most of the studies included numerous groups of patients, most of whom were women, which is very similar to the authors' study (75.56% of the participants were women) [21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. The most common participants in research were people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, which accounted for 23.7% to 93% of the participants across studies [21,23,[26][27][28].…”

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confidence: 55%

“…The smallest group included patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (7.8%). In previous studies, the mean EDSS score ranged from 2.0 to 6.0 [23,[25][26][27][28], and the mean duration of disease ranged from 2.2 to 19.3 years [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. In this study, the mean duration of disease was 9.5 ± 4.9 years, and the mean EDSS was 3.5 ± 1.6.…”

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confidence: 46%

“…In previous studies, the average age of patients with multiple sclerosis participating in studies related to lumbar spine pain ranged from 30.4 years to as much as 54.9 years [21][22][23][24][25]. The authors' research results are in a similar age range (42.4 ± 12.6).…”

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confidence: 66%

“…The most common participants in research were people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, which accounted for 23.7% to 93% of the participants across studies [21,23,[26][27][28]. Only in one study did the largest group consist of people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis [25].…”

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Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain

Odzimek,

Brola,

Opara

2023

Healthcare

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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intensity and frequency of low back pain (LBP) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and patients’ knowledge of physiotherapeutic methods for combating LBP. Methods: This study included all MS patients attending consecutive follow-up visits for treatment related to MS between March and May 2023. Only current pain sensations in the lumbar spine were taken into account. The inclusion criteria were age 18–60 years, a definite diagnosis of MS according to the 2017 McDonald criteria, treatment with disease-modifying drugs (DMTs), and consent to participate in the study. This study was carried out using an original survey questionnaire and a Visual Analogue Scale. PwMS were divided into three age groups: 18–30 years, 31–50 years, and over 50 years. Results: Ninety PwMS (68 women and 22 men) were included in the study. The mean duration of the disease was 9.5 ± 4.9 years, and the mean EDSS was 3.5 ± 1.6. Most patients had a relapsing-remitting form of the disease. Overall, 68.9% of PwMS felt low back pain (n = 62). The relationship tested was statistically significant (p < 0.001), and the strength of the relationship was high (rc = 0.695). The average level of low back pain among PwMS was 4.7 out of 10 on the VAS. The prevalence of LBP was higher in female patients (p < 0.001), patients with a secondary progressive form of MS (p < 0.001), and patients with a longer duration of disease (p < 0.05). The most widely used methods for treating LBP were kinesitherapy and manual therapy. Conclusions: LBP is common in patients with multiple sclerosis. Female sex, a secondary progressive form of MS, and a longer duration of disease increase the risk of LBP. It is important to implement properly planned physiotherapy activities and educate patients on how to combat LBP.

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Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain

Odzimek,

Brola,

Opara

2023

Healthcare

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“…Similar results were shown by another study [ 19 ]. In the study of Massot et al [ 20 ], the median EDSS score was 6.…”

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The Assessment of the Prevalence and Disability Severity of Musculoskeletal Pain in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Saudi Arabia

Amer¹,

Aldosari²,

Somaily³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the nervous system that causes chronic demyelination over time and may lead to physical disability. MS-related pain may be musculoskeletal, paroxysmal, or persistently neurogenic in nature. The most common type of pain is musculoskeletal discomfort, which is typically brought on by muscle weakening, stiffness, and generalized imbalance as the condition progresses. Pain often manifests after prolonged immobilization of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. AimWe aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among MS patients in Saudi Arabia. MethodologyA quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted. Patients with confirmed MS in Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in the study during the duration from April 2022 to May 2022. Data were collected using an electronic collection tool. The study tool was checked to ensure the content validity and clarity of the Arabic and English versions. ResultsA total of 360 MS patients were included. Patients' ages ranged from 18 to 65 years with a mean age of 34.9±13.2 years old. Exactly 229 (63.6%) patients were females. A total of 104 (28.9%) patients complained of relapsing-remitting MS, 34 (9.4%) complained of primary progressive MS, and 16 (4.4%) complained of secondary progressive MS. A total of 138 (38.3%) patients had the disease for less than five years, and 14 (3.9%) had the disease for more than 21 years. Exactly 124 (34.4%) MS patients complained of high disability due to MSP, while 236 (65.6%) had low disability. ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that one out of each three patients with MS complained of pain with high disability associated with pain. Old age, comorbidities, long disease duration, and a family history of MS were significant determinants of associated disability severity.

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Low back pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and the prevalence in a French multiple sclerosis population

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Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders and back pain can occur as a result of irregular, asymmetric movement patterns and postures due to muscular weakness, spasticity or imbalance in Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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References 23 publications

Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain

Lumbar Pain in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Knowledge about Physiotherapeutic Methods for Combating Pain

The Assessment of the Prevalence and Disability Severity of Musculoskeletal Pain in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Saudi Arabia

Low back pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and the prevalence in a French multiple sclerosis population

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