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Study of Common Causes and Risk Factors of Lower Back Pain in Adults

  • Dr. Priti S. Arikar iDAssistant Professor in the Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana BMAC & RH Butibori Nagpur, Maharahtra- 441122

Keywords:

Lower back pain, adults, associated factors, occupational lifting, obesity, perceived stress

Abstract

Lower back pain is a prevalent medical condition affected by interrelated physical, occupational, behavioral, and psychological variables. The separation of associated exposures and specific causes is necessary for an appropriate analysis and planning of prevention efforts. This paper offers a framework for cross-sectional study design investigating lower back pain and its associated factors among adults aged 18-60 years. Simulated provisional analyses involve 300 subjects, with 120 having had the problem of lower back pain in the last year and 180 without these symptoms. The information covers demographic variables, body mass index, occupational lifting, recreational activity, sitting time, smoking, perceived stress, and symptom triggers reported by participants. The provisional 12-month prevalence is 40.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 34.6%-45.6%). Increased likelihood of reporting pain is connected with being 45-60 years old (odds ratio [OR] 2.48; 95% CI 1.54-3.98), obesity (OR 2.07; 95% CI 1.22-3.52), occupational lifting (OR 2.54; 95% CI 1.55-4.15), lack of recreational activity (OR 1.96; 95% CI 1.23-3.13), and high perceived stress (OR 2.60; 95% CI 1.60-4.22). No statistically significant associations with sex, sitting, and smoking were found. The framework provides for a multidimensional approach but recognizes the limitations of cross-sectional analysis that cannot show temporality or causality. Real data from participants and additional studies are needed to validate these connections.

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Dr. Priti S. Arikar (2026). Study of Common Causes and Risk Factors of Lower Back Pain in Adults. International Journal for Research in Management & Pharmacy, 15(11), 36-42.

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