Lower back pain is less common among adolescent patient who are frequently engaged in activity, and girls with a depressive mood are more likely to experience LBP than boys, according to a study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
More than 680 students were randomly selected to participate in the study by completing a questionnaire about daily activity, backpack carrying, psychological and psychosocial behavior. LBP was reported in 41 percent of the participants.
The research showed that male adolescents had more energy than female adolescents and that they were calmer, which made LBP more common among female respondents. A high level of stress, depression and nervous moods were related to the LBP intensity and frequency.
Read the abstract for "Factors Affecting Low Back Pain in Adolescents."
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More than 680 students were randomly selected to participate in the study by completing a questionnaire about daily activity, backpack carrying, psychological and psychosocial behavior. LBP was reported in 41 percent of the participants.
The research showed that male adolescents had more energy than female adolescents and that they were calmer, which made LBP more common among female respondents. A high level of stress, depression and nervous moods were related to the LBP intensity and frequency.
Read the abstract for "Factors Affecting Low Back Pain in Adolescents."
Read other coverage on spine surgery studies:
- Study: MRI Useful for Monitoring Local Secondary Lesion Changes After Spinal Cord Injury
- Study: Open-Door Laminoplasty More Likely Than Double-Door Laminoplasty to Cause C5 Palsy
- Spine Surgery Comparison: Open TLIF Versus Minimal Access TLIF