Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Computer Users of Lahore, Pakistan

Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Computer Users

Abstract

Low back pain is the most occurring body disorder and most important reasons of disability in the advanced states. Numerous structures in the backbone may cause low back pain which includes ligaments that join vertebral column, outer fibers of the annulus fibrosis, facet joints, vertebral periosteum, paravertebral muscu-lature and fascia.

Objective: To find the prevalence of low back pain among computer users of Lahore, Pakistan.

Methods: Cross-sectional study design was conducted and JOA back pain evaluation questionnaire was used to collect data. Questionnaire was completed by 94 participants through nonprobability convenient sampling. Results were analyzed on SPSS version 21.0.

Results: Total 94 participants were asked out of which 69% (65) of participants were having pain whereas, 30.9% (29) of participants were having no pain. There were 27 male and 42 females out of which 64% of female and 34% of males were having pain.

Conclusions: Low back pain was the most common condition in computer users. Overall many factors contribute to low back pain but working longer in faulty positioning unsuitable ergonomics, aging and lack of exercises resulting in sloppiness of ligaments were major causes of low back pain.