Effects of Recreational Physical Activity and Back Exercises on Low Back Pain and Psychological Distress: Findings From the UCLA Low Back Pain Study
Adult
Male
Time Factors
Managed Care Programs
Middle Aged
Exercise Therapy
3. Good health
03 medical and health sciences
Cross-Sectional Studies
Logistic Models
Treatment Outcome
0302 clinical medicine
Surveys and Questionnaires
Multivariate Analysis
Humans
Recreation
Female
Exercise
Low Back Pain
Stress, Psychological
Aged
Follow-Up Studies
Pain Measurement
DOI:
10.2105/ajph.2004.052993
Publication Date:
2005-09-26T20:13:33Z
AUTHORS (3)
ABSTRACT
Objectives. We sought to estimate the effects of recreational physical activity and back exercises on low back pain, related disability, and psychological distress among patients randomized to chiropractic or medical care in a managed care setting. Methods. Low back pain patients (n=681) were randomized and followed for 18 months. Participation in recreational physical activities, use of back exercises, and low back pain, related disability, and psychological distress were measured at baseline, at 6 weeks, and at 6, 12, and 18 months. Multivariate logistic regression modeling was used to estimate adjusted associations of physical activity and back exercises with concurrent and subsequent pain, disability, and psychological distress. Results. Participation in recreational physical activities was inversely associated—both cross-sectionally and longitudinally—with low back pain, related disability, and psychological distress. By contrast, back exercise was positively associated—both cross-sectionally and longitudinally—with low back pain and related disability. Conclusions. These results suggest that individuals with low back pain should refrain from specific back exercises and instead focus on nonspecific physical activities to reduce pain and improve psychological health.
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