Distribution and prevalence of musculoskeletal pain co-occurring with persistent low back pain: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Co-occurring musculoskeletal pain is common among people with persistent low back pain (LBP) and associated with more negative consequences than LBP alone. The distribution and prevalence of musculoskeletal pain co-occurring with persistent LBP has not been systematically described, which hence was the aim of this review.

Methods

Literature searches were performed in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus. We considered observational studies from clinical settings or based on cohorts of the general or working populations involving adults 18 years or older with persistent LBP (≥4 wks) and co-occurring musculoskeletal pain for eligibility. Study selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment were carried out by independent reviewers. Results are presented accord

SUBMITTER: Overas CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7814622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature