Low back pain and associated disability in Swedish adolescents

Sundell, Claes-Göran; Bergström, Erik; Larsén, Karin

doi:10.1111/sms.13335

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“…This can be explained by the notion that the prevalence of LBP increases with age and reaches that of the adult population at the age of 15-18 years (8,9) . The prevalence was significantly higher among females compared with males, which is consistent with several other studies (9,(46)(47)(48) . Prevalence of LBP in adolescence varies considerably between different studies with lifetime prevalence ranges between 11•60 and 85•56 % as reviewed by Calvo-Munoz et al (8) .…”

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Vitamin D levels in relation to low back pain during adolescence

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AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level and low back pain (LBP) among adolescents while adjusting for potential confounders pertinent to this age group including the weight of school bags, BMI and physical activity. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 760 randomly selected adolescents in middle schools. Data on LBP and the risk factors for LBP were collected from parents by a self-administered questionnaire and from adolescents by face-to-face interview. Blood samples were tested in an accredited laboratory; and 25(OH)D was measured using liquid chromatography-tandem MS. The lifetime prevalence and the 6-month prevalence of LBP were 32·28 (95 % CI 28·97, 35·73) % and 21·26 (95 % CI 18·40, 24·33) %, respectively. There was no difference in the geometric mean of 25(OH)D between those with and without LBP in the past 6 months (28·50 nmol/l and 30·82 nmol/l, respectively; P = 0·122). There was no association between 25(OH)D and LBP in the univariable or multivariable analysis whether 25(OH)D fitted as a continuous or as a categorical variable. We found no association between vitamin D level and LBP in adolescents in an area with high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Although it is important to have sufficient vitamin D levels during adolescence for several other health benefits, we concluded that vitamin D is not a major determinant for LBP among adolescents in our setting.

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Vitamin D levels in relation to low back pain during adolescence

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“…Similarly, a figure of 32.1% was found in a recent study in Iran [20]. In Sweden, a figure of 44.7% was reported [21]. In Spain, a figure of 39.8% for LBP was reported [22].…”

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Back Pain and Schoolbags among Adolescents in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Assiri

Mahfouz

Awadalla

et al. 2019

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The incorrect carriage of schoolbags and heavy bags may result in back pain (BP) in adolescents. Our objective was to assess the problem of BP and associated factors among adolescents. This was a cross-sectional study targeting intermediate and secondary school adolescents in Abha City, Saudi Arabia. An anonymous questionnaire for BP was used. Student body weight and the weight of their full schoolbag were measured. The study included 876 adolescents. An overall prevalence of BP of 39.4% (95% CI: 35.3–43.7) was found. Upper BP (UBP), middle BP (MBP), and lower BP (LBP) amounted to 14.5%, 13.4%, and 11.5%, respectively. Associated significant factors with MBP were carrying the bag on one side compared to on the back (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.20–3.73) and being at intermediate level compared to secondary (aOR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.04–2.40). On the other hand, gender and schoolbag weight/body weight percent were not found to be significantly associated with MBP. None of the studied factors were significantly associated with overall BP, UBP, or LBP. BP is a prevalent among adolescents in southwest Saudi Arabia. One-sided schoolbag carriage is a significant associated factor for middle back pain. Parents and teachers should encourage students to consider the correct way to carry schoolbag.

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“…This greater prevalence of areas of pain is found in other studies, which conclude that sitting down for many hours in front of the device with a screen (as is the case in university students) increases the probability of suffering from musculoskeletal pain significantly more in women than in men [ 27 , 28 , 29 ]. The differences in incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal pain between both sexes was identified and highlighted in numerous previous studies [ 30 , 31 ]; however, the evidence available regarding the said differences already existing in the first decades of life are more limited, and are still being researched, although it was already been pointed out that, in adolescents and young adults, lumbar pain is the most frequent, and these symptomatic episodes last longer in women [ 32 , 33 ]. All of this is compatible and in agreement with that identified in this study.…”

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Non-Classroom Teaching in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of the Impact on Students from Two Spanish Universities

Leirós‐Rodríguez

Rodríguez‐Nogueira

Pinto‐Carral

et al. 2020

JCM

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The lockdown, due to the coronavirus, has led to a change in lifestyle and physical activity in Spanish university students. The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and changes in physical activity and self-perceived stress in the student bodies of two Spanish Universities during the lockdown. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 1198 students (70.6% women). The main instruments used for measuring were the Standardized Kuorinka Modified Nordic Questionnaire and the Perceived stress scale (the questionnaire regarding the practice of physical activity). A reduction in the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain (p < 0.001) was identified in the sample of men and women, an increase (12.5%) in the frequency of carrying out physical activity from moderate to frequent, and the preference for strength training (15.1%), especially among women, was identified. All of this may be taken into account by health institutions when implementing measures to encourage physical activity in both suitable amounts and types, which improves the quality of life of the students.

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Low back pain and associated disability in Swedish adolescents

Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.

Cited by 32 publications

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Vitamin D levels in relation to low back pain during adolescence

Vitamin D levels in relation to low back pain during adolescence

Back Pain and Schoolbags among Adolescents in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Musculoskeletal Pain and Non-Classroom Teaching in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of the Impact on Students from Two Spanish Universities

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