Objectives Physically demanding work increases the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders during working life, with low back pain (LBP) as the most prevalent ... work during early working life ...

Results Among 9543 records, 89 studies (patients=5578) were eligible for qualitative synthesis and 70 (pain), 63 (physical function), 16 (mental health) and 4 (trunk muscle strength) for NMA. The NMA ...

Objectives The main aim of this study was to investigate physiotherapists’ pain attitudes and beliefs towardss non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) and identify whether they are associated with ...

CLBP resulted in high costs for medical consultations (without: US$ 34.25 ± 23.21; with: US$ 39.62 ± 27.25; P = 0.049), while cycling was negatively associated with costs (rho = -0.289; P = 0.049).

Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed on posture or pulled muscles—but the real cause may be deeper. Experts point to a deep ...

A person can use many exercises to help relieve back pain associated with RA. For example, yoga or tai chi can increase flexibility, balance, and stability while also reducing stress levels.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

Some studies suggest chronic back pain may be associated with higher blood CRP levels. HLA-B27 is a genetic marker in the blood that is more common in people with ankylosing spondylitis and reactive ...

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Purpose To synthesise evidence on low back pain (LBP) in adult rowers and to create a consensus statement to inform clinical practice. Methods There were four synthesis steps that informed the ...

Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a global health problem that seriously affects the quality of life among patients. The etiology of CLBP is complex, with non-specific symptoms and ...

This condition often manifests as pain in one part of the back and is associated with spinal fusion surgeries. "When I came in here I was in a tremendous amount of pain," said Dev Dhamija ...