The association between psychological and social factors and spinal pain in adolescents

Batley, Sarah; Aartun, Ellen; Boyle, Eleanor; Hartvigsen, Jan; Stern, Paula; Hestbæk, Lise

doi:10.1007/s00431-018-3291-y

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“…It was also higher than previously Brazilian studies carried out in a South State of Brazil, that showed a prevalence of 26.2% in the city of Rio Grande [17], 36,9% in the city of Pelotas [14]. On the other hand, the prevalence was similar to that reported in Canada [18] of 59.0%. These prevalence variations may be a result of sociocultural, demographic, economic and occupational differences of the investigated regions.…”

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Thoracic Spine Pain in Adolescents and Its Association With Electronic Devices and Other Factors

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Purpose: To determine the prevalence of thoracic spine pain (TSP) in adolescents and to analyze its association with sociodemographic characteristics, use of electronic devices, habitual practice of physical activity and mental health problems. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 1628 students of public schools from the city of Bauru/SP. Data collection: 1. Characterization of the participants, use of electronic devices (TV, computer, tablet and phone), psychosocial factors and lifestyle; 2. Strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ); 3. Baecke Questionnaire; 4. Nordic questionnaire. Descriptive analyzes, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used. Results: The overall prevalence of TSP was 51.5% (CI 49.1 to 53.9). Women showed a prevalence of 59.6% (CI 56.2 to 62.9) and men of 43.1% (CI 39.7 to 46.5), with significant difference. The variables associated with TSP were: female gender (PR= 1.96), use of computer for more than 3 hours per day (PR= 1.29), use of computer for more than 3 times per week (PR= 1.35), distance from eye to the computer screen (PR= 1.29), use of cell phone in semi-lying position (PR= 1.37), time of use of cell phone for more than 3 hours per day (PR= 1.44), use of tablet in sitting position (PR= 1.47) and presence of mental health problems (PR= 2.62) Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of TSP in adolescents and a marked association with female sex, the use of electronic devices, the presence of mental health problems. The level of physical activity was a protective factor.

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Thoracic Spine Pain in Adolescents and Its Association With Electronic Devices and Other Factors

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“…Therefore, for example, near work such as screen watching will induce more symptoms in children who need glasses compared to children with normal vision 10,[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] . Headaches and musculoskeletal symptoms in children have been shown to be associated with psychosocial stress and socioeconomic aspects 31,39 . However, these issues were not investigated in our study, and therefore the prevalence and possible effects on symptoms remain unknown.…”

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Headache and musculoskeletal pain in school children are associated with uncorrected vision problems and need for glasses: a case–control study

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2021

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Musculoskeletal pain and headache are leading causes of years lived with disability, and an escalating problem in school children. Children spend increasingly more time reading and using digital screens, and increased near tasks intensify the workload on the precise coordination of the visual and head-stabilizing systems. Even minor vision problems can provoke headache and neck- and shoulder (pericranial) pain. This study investigated the association between headaches, pericranial tenderness, vision problems, and the need for glasses in children. An eye and physical examination was performed in twenty 10–15 year old children presenting to the school health nurse with headache and pericranial pain (pain group), and twenty age-and-gender matched classmates (control group). The results showed that twice as many children in the pain group had uncorrected vision and needed glasses. Most children were hyperopic, and glasses were recommended mainly for near work. Headache and pericranial tenderness were significantly correlated to reduced binocular vision, reduced distance vision, and the need for new glasses. That uncorrected vision problems are related to upper body musculoskeletal symptoms and headache, indicate that all children with these symptoms should have a full eye examination to promote health and academic performance.

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“…"In addition, children in more disadvantaged families were more likely to experience spinal pain" (p. 704; see also Ballenberger et al, 2018). Batley et al (2019) were recently able to show that other social factors such as increased loneliness and lower acceptance by other students as well as psychological factors such as increased nervousness, more frequent low/bad mood, and difficulty sleeping are associated with spinal pain in adolescents (average age M = 12.6 years, SD = 0.61). These findings raise the question of the possible role of psychological and social factors in the genesis of PRP (see Ballenberger et al, 2018).…”

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High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

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The present study examines the prevalence, localization, frequency, and intensity of playing-related pain (PRP) in a sample of high-performing young musicians. We also address coping behavior and communication about PRP between young musicians, teachers, parents, and other people, such as friends. The aim is to provide information on PRP among high-performing musicians in childhood and adolescence, which can serve as a basis for music education, practice, and prevention in the context of instrumental teaching and musicians’ health. The study is part of a large-scale study (N = 1,143) with highly musically gifted participants (age 9–24 years; M = 15.1; SD = 2.14, female = 62%) at the national level of the “Jugend musiziert” (youth making music) contest. For data analyses, we used descriptive statistics, correlations, Chi2-tests, principal component analysis, Kruskal–Wallis H tests, and multivariate regression. About three-quarters (76%) of the surveyed participants stated that they had experienced pain during or after playing their instrument. Female musicians were significantly more frequently affected (79%) than male musicians (71%). With increasing age, the prevalence of PRP rises from 71 percent (9–13 years) to 85 percent (18–24 years). Regarding localization of pain, results are in line with many other studies with musculoskeletal problems the most common. Furthermore, data show a clear relationship between the duration of practice and the prevalence of PRP. Our study found averages of 7:18 h/week, whereas mean values of the duration of practice vary considerably between different instruments. The variance in practice duration is very large within the different instruments. Thus, when researching PRP, it is necessary to consider both the differences between different groups of instruments in the average duration of practice as well as the very large inter-individual variation in the duration of practice within a given instrument group. While just over half of the young musicians (56%) felt they had been taken seriously, 32 percent felt that their complaints were not completely taken seriously, and 12 percent did not feel taken seriously at all. Therefore, it is necessary to improve communication and information about PRP to prevent PRP and counteract existing complaints.

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The association between psychological and social factors and spinal pain in adolescents

Cited by 34 publications

References 31 publications

Thoracic Spine Pain in Adolescents and Its Association With Electronic Devices and Other Factors

Thoracic Spine Pain in Adolescents and Its Association With Electronic Devices and Other Factors

Headache and musculoskeletal pain in school children are associated with uncorrected vision problems and need for glasses: a case–control study

High-Performing Young Musicians’ Playing-Related Pain. Results of a Large-Scale Study

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