Low Back Pain Risk Factors

24 Feb
2014
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain
By André Broussard, D.C.

Cumulative spine loading and clinically meaningful declines in low-back function

Marras WS, et al. Show all Journal Hum Factors. 2014 Feb;56(1):29-43. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objective was to assess the role of cumulative spine loading measures in the development of a clinically meaningful decline in low-back function. BACKGROUND: Cumulative spine loading has been a suspected risk factor for low-back pain for many years, yet the measures […]

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07 Feb
2014
Catastrophizing, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Musculoskeletal System, Prognosis, Low Back Pain, Psychiatric
By André Broussard, D.C.

Influence of Catastrophizing on Treatment Outcome in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

A Systematic Review Wertli, Maria M. MD Spine: 01 February 2014 – Volume 39 – Issue 3 – p 263–273 Abstract Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of catastrophizing on treatment efficacy and outcome in patients treated for low back pain. Summary of Background Data. Psychological […]

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05 Feb
2014
Analgesics, Drugs, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
By André Broussard, D.C.

OMT Associated With Reduced Analgesic Prescribing and Fewer Missed Work Days in Patients With Low Back Pain

An Observational Study Prinsen JK, et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Feb;114(2):90-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.022. PubMed Reference Abstract CONTEXT: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the standard for establishing practice guidelines; however, they are expensive and time-consuming, and often the generalizability of the results is limited. OBJECTIVES: To conduct an observational study using the findings […]

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28 Jan
2014
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Incidence and Risk Factors for First-Time Incident Low Back Pain

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Jeffrey B. Taylor The Spine Journal Available online 23 January 2014 Abstract Background Context Great effort has been made toward limiting low back pain (LBP). Recent focus has included factors involved with secondary and tertiary prevention, with less attention given to primary prevention. Purpose This review provided a current estimate […]

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27 Nov
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Prognosis, Low Back Pain
By André Broussard, D.C.

Low back pain risk factors associated with persistence, recurrence and delayed presentation

Low back pain risk factors associated with persistence, recurrence and delayed presentation Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Volume 27, Number 3 / 2014 Pages 281-289 Abstract BACKGROUND: There is little knowledge in the literature on the role of time-related variables for the prognosis of acute and subacute low back pain (LBP). OBJECTIVE: The aim […]

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18 Nov
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Obesity
By André Broussard, D.C.

Does physical activity influence the relationship between low back pain and obesity?

Increased BMI is a risk factor for back pain in Americans.

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09 Nov
2013
Body Mass Index (BMI), Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Obesity
By André Broussard, D.C.

Associations among low back pain, income, and body mass index in Taiwan

Hsiao-Yun Hu, PhD The Spine Journal Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2013, Pages 1521–1526 Abstract Background context There is a lack of literature on the association of obesity with low back pain (LBP) in oriental countries. Furthermore, no research has explored whether higher socioeconomic status cushions obesity-related risk of LBP. Purpose This study aims to […]

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17 Oct
2013
Chiropractic, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Risk Factors for Non-Organic Low Back Pain in Patients with Worker’s Compensation

Jeremy T. Rohrlich Abstract Background Context Nonorganic low back pain is common in the Worker’s Compensation (WC) population. Consults with specialists constitute an unnecessary cost to the system, and a means of screening for these patients is necessary. Purpose The purpose of this study is to design easily identifiable criteria to help identify which Worker’s […]

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17 Oct
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Obesity
By André Broussard, D.C.

Reduced BMI Eases Low Back Pain

Published: Oct 10, 2013 By John Fauber, Reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MedPage Today Full Story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AdditionalMeetings/42209 NEW ORLEANS — The more obese a person is, the more likely the risk of low back pain, but it’s possible to reduce the odds by engaging in a moderate amount of exercise, according to research presented here. The paper, […]

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14 Oct
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors
By André Broussard, D.C.

Risk Factors for Non-Organic Low Back Pain in Patients with Worker’s Compensation

Jeremy T. Rohrlich Abstract Background Context Nonorganic low back pain is common in the Worker’s Compensation (WC) population. Consults with specialists constitute an unnecessary cost to the system, and a means of screening for these patients is necessary. Purpose The purpose of this study is to design easily identifiable criteria to help identify which Worker’s […]

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11 Oct
2013
Body Mass Index (BMI), Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain
By André Broussard, D.C.

Study highlights role of physical activity in the relationship of BMI, low back pain

A study presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting indicated that small increases in moderate physical activity can reduce the risk of back pain in Americans with higher body mass indices.

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25 Sep
2013
Anatomy, Hamstring, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Remote Associations
By André Broussard, D.C.

Tight Hamstrings and Low Back Pain

Spino-pelvic-rhythm with forward trunk bending in normal subjects without low back pain Hasebe K, et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2013 Oct 12. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract A strong correlation between low back pain and tight hamstrings has been reported. However, the effect of tight hamstrings on spinal biomechanics remains unclear. The purpose […]

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13 May
2013
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Occupational
By André Broussard, D.C.

Work-related Psychosocial and Mechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Pain

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Work-related Psychosocial and Mechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Pain A 3-year Follow-up Study of the General Working Population in Norway Tom Sterud, Tore TynesDisclosures Occup Environ Med. 2013;70(5):296-302. Abstract Aims This study examines the impact of work-related psychosocial and mechanical exposure on the development of low back pain (LBP) in the […]

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20 Apr
2013
Diabetes, Endocrine System, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Lumbar Stenosis, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Spine: 20 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 9 – p E554–E561 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828a2846 Epidemiology Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Abbas, Janan MSc*,†; Hamoud, Kamal MD, MCh(Orth)‡; May, Hila MSc*; Peled, Nathan MD§; Sarig, Rachel DMD, PhD*; Stein, Dan MSC*; Alperovitch-Najemson, Deborah PhD*; Hershkovitz, Israel PhD* Abstract Study […]

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19 Aug
2010
Inflammation, Interleukin-1 beta, Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-8 (IL-8), Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNFα)
By André Broussard, D.C.

Pro-inflammatory cytokines expression increases following low-and high-magnitude cyclic loading of lumbar ligaments

Pro-inflammatory cytokines expression increases following low-and high-magnitude cyclic loading of lumbar ligaments D’Ambrosia P, et al. Eur Spine J. 2010 Aug;19(8):1330-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-010-1371-4. Epub 2010 Mar 25. Abstract Repetitive or overuse disorders of the lumbar spine affect the lives of workers and athletes. We hypothesize that repetitive anterior lumbar flexion-extension under low or high load […]

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19 Apr
2009
Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Spinal mechanical load as a risk factor for low back pain: a systematic review of prospective cohort studies

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Apr 15;34(8):E281-93. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318195b257. Bakker EW1, Verhagen AP, van Trijffel E, Lucas C, Koes BW. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVE: To review and critically evaluate the past literature for spinal mechanical load as risk factor for low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: LBP is a costly health […]

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