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. 2020 Jun 15;10(2):51.
doi: 10.3390/jpm10020051.

Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain among A Group of 1510 Pregnant Women

Aleksandra Bryndal  1 , Marian Majchrzycki  2   3 , Agnieszka Grochulska  1 , Sebastian Glowinski  4 , Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz  2   3
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Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain among A Group of 1510 Pregnant Women

Aleksandra Bryndal et al. J Pers Med. .

Abstract

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a frequent, very common, and costly health problem. LBP, which occurs during pregnancy, may become a lifelong problem. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with LBP in pregnant women.

Methods: The study included 1510 pregnant women. A questionnaire assessing demography, lifestyle, prevalence, and characteristics was designed and used in the study. Pain intensity was assessed with the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). The RMDQ (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire) was used to assess the effect that low back pain had on the functional capacity of a pregnant woman. Middle (thoracic) and low back pain disability was measured with the help of the ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) questionnaire.

Results: The study confirmed that lying/sleeping (49.6%) and sitting positions (38.7%) as well as walking (37.2%) are the most significant factors causing LBP. It was also found that women who had not engaged in physical activity were more likely to experience LBP.

Conclusions: Predisposing factors for LBP in pregnancy are LBP in previous pregnancies, back pain during menstruation, a younger age and a lack of physical activity. Most women in pregnancy with LBP experienced minimal and mild disability.

Keywords: Oswestry Disability Index; Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire; VAS; low back pain; pregnancy.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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