International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Prevalence Low Back Pain in Security Personnel in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, India: A Cross Sectional Study

Vishnu Bhure*, Mohit Bhagia and Lajwanti Lalwani

Introduction: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a frequent complaint among security personnel. It is a multifaceted and dynamic phenomenon. Up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at any point during their productive lives. Low back pain causes some weakness in those who are symptomatic.

Purpose: LBP is linked to injury and the inability to work. It is the most functional disability nowadays. The population of low back pain patients is increasing daily, leading to an economic and physical imbalance in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, where a large population is disabled because of low back pain.

Methods: The sample involved 66 security staff who met the following criteria: they were between the ages of 18 and 60, had worked as a guard for more than 5 years, worked at least 8 hours per day, and had suffered from low back pain for at least 1-3 months. Questionnaire-based 10 questions were asked related to body posture and work-related questions, and daily activity-related questions were asked, and the evaluation was made using scale. The intensity of discomfort, personal treatment, standing, sleeping, sex life, work-life, social life, and travel was among the questions asked. These questions were based on the intensity of pain.

Result: 66 security personnel were assessed. Out of which 20 patients had a minimal disability which is 30.77% of the total population. 31 participants had a moderate disability which is 47.69%. Whereas 12 security personnel i.e., 18.46% had a severe disability and 2 security personnel had crippled disability which is 3.08% of total participants.

Conclusion: It is concluded that working for 6-10 hours is more productive and less harmful for the body. It is also concluded that this population of security guards has moderate and minimal low back pain disability.

Published Date: 2022-04-28; Received Date: 2022-03-10