The association between sedentary behavior and low back pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal problem globally. While spending a longer time in sedentary behaviors is linked to several health problems; the quantitative association between different amounts of sedentary time and LBP is still unknown. This study aims to systematically review studies that examined the association between sedentary behavior and LBP development and LBP-related outcomes.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis retrieved journal articles published from inception to March 2020 and were obtained by searching bibliographical databases. We included longitudinal study designs, including adult (aged ≥18) individuals with nonspecific LBP, and reporting estimates of the association between sedentary behavior and LBP development and

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8983064 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature