The Effects of Walking on Low Back Pain
What is Low Back Pain ?[edit | edit source]
Low back pain that is not associated with serious or potentially serious causes has been described in the literature as 'non-specific', 'mechanical', 'musculoskeletal' or 'simple' low back pain.[1] Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a recognisable, known specific pathology (eg, infection, tumour, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome, or cauda equina syndrome).[2] Lower back pain is commonly described to be between the anatomical regions of the ribs and gluteal folds.[3]
Lower back pain can be further split into three categories; acute, sub-acute and chronic.[5]
- Acute is anything that persists less than 6 weeks.
- Sub-acute is anything persisting between 6-12 weeks.
- Chronic is anything persisting for 12 weeks or more.
Prevalence & Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Pedometer Driven Walking[edit | edit source]
Pedometers are a device which works by counting the steps someone takes to estimate the distance they have travelled.[6] ADD WHERE PEDOMETERS ARE WORN - CHECK INDIVIDUAL INSTRUSTIONS ON EACH.
TO INSERT PICTURE OF PEDOMETER - TAKE OWN PICTURE
Whilst not a pedometer in the traditional sense, the NHS (National Health Service) also have an app which is free to download called 'Active 10' - this is designed to track walking and will indicate the total amount walked and how much of that was brisk walking. [7] Within the app there are also options to set goals, achieve milestones and view progress over the weeks and months. [7] So a pedometer is not the only option to keep a track of walking and daily activity - there are many more apps out there!
Do Pedometers Increase Activity?[edit | edit source]
Pedometers and Goal Setting[edit | edit source]
Pedometer Effects on Low Back Pain[edit | edit source]
Walking Effects on Low Back Pain[edit | edit source]
Treatment and Management[edit | edit source]
Suggestions for Future Clinical Research[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ NICE Guidelines (2016). Context | Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE. [online] Nice.org.uk. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG59/chapter/Context [Accessed 12 May 2022].
- ↑ Balagué, F., Mannion, A.F., Pellisé, F. and Cedraschi, C. (2012). Non-specific low back pain. The Lancet, 379(9814), pp.482–491. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(11)60610-7.
- ↑ Dixit, R. (2017). Chapter 47 - Low Back Pain. [online] ScienceDirect. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323316965000474 [Accessed 12 May 2022].
- ↑ Heywood, C. (2015). Will my low back pain get better? | Physiotherapy | Team Rehab uk. [online] Physiotherapy | Back Pain | Sports Injury | Rehabilitation | Corby & Moulton, Northants. Available at: https://www.teamrehab.uk/lower_back_pain_northampton_corby_moulton.html [Accessed 13 May 2022].
- ↑ Burton, A.K., Balagué, F., Cardon, G., Eriksen, H.R., Henrotin, Y., Lahad, A., Leclerc, A., Müller, G. and van der Beek, A.J. (2006). Chapter 2 European guidelines for prevention in low back pain. European Spine Journal, 15(S2), pp.s136–s168. doi:10.1007/s00586-006-1070-3.
- ↑ OED Online. Pedometer, n. [online] Available from: https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/139645?rskey=SBOh5n&result=2&isAdvanced=false#eid (accessed 15th May 2022)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 NHS. Get active - Better Health [online]. nhs.uk. 2020. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/ (Accessed 15th May 2022)