Open AccessMechanics of Work-related Back Pain: An Analytical Review
Author(s) -
Omar S. Alsufyani,
Renad S. AlSufyani,
Abdulrahman Altowairqi,
Tethkar M. AlTowairqi,
Mohammed H. Altowairqi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of innovative research in medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-8737
DOI - 10.23958/ijirms/vol06-i12/1305
Subject(s) - low back pain , narrative review , back pain , physical therapy , lumbar , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , work (physics) , population , alternative medicine , engineering , surgery , mechanical engineering , intensive care medicine , pathology , environmental health
The prevalence of Low back pain (LBP) is exceedingly high, upwards of 80% in the general population. LBP is manifested as pain in the thoraco-lumbar area and often related to a muscle pull. This paper is a narrative review of the mechanics of work-related low back pain. In this paper, the researchers provide a different insight of the occupational low back pain as they introduce a theoretical background of the occupational low back pain and management of low back pain at workplace. In addition, the study highlight the research focus within the field of mechanical loading and biomechanical assessment methods of low back pain. The study found that low back pain is a reversible process in case causes are identified. However, it is a challenging issue to identify the causes unless well-designed models and assessment methods are applied for each case separately.