Risk factors of occupation related back pain and neck pain among patients attending tertiary care hospital, Ahmedabad, India

Conclusion: Total of 512 participants were included in study, among which 53& 392 participants had Neck pain and Back pain alone, respectively, while 67 participants had both Neck and Back pain. Age, Marital status, socioeconomic class, BMI and type of occupation revealed statistically significant association with severity of pain. Various body postures like prolonged sitting/ standing, frequent bending at waist/knee, Pulling/Pushing heavy objects, frequent weight lifting> 10 kg. and repetitive movement of back/neck revealed as statistically significant risk factors for back/neck pain.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research