scholarly journals AYURVEDA UNDERSTANDING OF KATISHULA (LOW BACK PAIN) AS A VYADHI OR LAKSHANA: A HISTORICAL REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 896-899
Author(s):  
Rashmi. B.M
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Keywords Low Back Pain ◽  
Disease Study

Low back pain is a very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability affecting performance at work and general well-being. Though several risk factors have been identified including occupational posture, depressive moods, obesity, body height and age, the causes of the onset of low back pain remain obscure and di- agnosis difficult to make. Low back pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a very fre- quent reason for medical consultations. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that low back pain is among the top 10 diseases. Prevalence increases and peaks between the ages of 35 years and 55 years. Katishula or Low back pain is one of the Vataja Nanatmaja vikaras. The symptoms of Katishula explained in the Classics when compared to Low back pain almost appear similar, so we can co-relate Katishula with Low back pain. Many a times in our clinical practice we come across patients complaining of Katishula (low back pain) as a common symptom which can be seen in many of the diseases with different way of presentation based on the se- verity of the condition. Hence the Present article is built on a detailed historical search on Katishula as per the various classical references, in understanding it merely as a symptom or the disease proper. Keywords: Low back pain, Katishula, Vataja nanatmaja vikara.

Critical analysis and unique management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica - A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Rangarajan B. ◽  
Dr. Muralidhara .
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Total Population ◽  
The Body ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Lower Back

Gridhrasi (Sciatica) is a disorder in which low back pain is found, that spreads through the hip, to the back of the thigh and down the inside of the leg. Mechanical low back pain (LBP) remains the second most common symptom related reason for seeing a physician. 85% of total population will experience an episode of mechanical LBP at some point during their lifetime. Fortunately, the LBP resolves for the vast majority within 2-4 weeks. There are many causes for low back pain, however true sciatica is a symptom of inflammation or compression of the sciatica nerve. The sciatica nerve carries impulses between nerve roots in the lower back and the muscles and nerve of the buttocks, thighs and lower legs. Compression of a nerve root often occurs as a result of damage to one of the discs between the vertebrae. In some cases, sciatic pain radiate from other nerves in the body. This is called referred pain. Pain associated with sciatica often is severe, sharp and shooting. It may be accompanied by other symptom, such as numbness, tingling, weakness and sensitivity to touch. There is only conservative treatment giving short term relief in pain or surgical intervention with side effect. But these are not successful and therefore those who are suffering from this are always in search of result oriented remedy. Walking distance and SLR test were taken for assessment parameter, VAS score was adopted for pain. Before treatment patient was not able to walk even 4 to 5 steps due to severe pain, was brought on stretcher and his SLR was 30° of right side. After 22 days of treatment he was able to walk up to 500 meters without any difficulty, SLR was changed to 60° and patient had got 80 % relief in pain. This case report showed that Ayurvedic protocol is potent and safe in the treatment of Gridhrasi.

scholarly journals Associations between low back pain, urinary incontinence, and abdominal muscle recruitment as assessed via ultrasonography in the elderly

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vânia F. Figueiredo ◽  
Juleimar S. C. Amorim ◽  
Aline M. Pereira ◽  
Paulo H. Ferreira ◽  
Leani S. M. Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Recruitment

scholarly journals Occupational Related Upper and Low Back Pain Among Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dechasa Adare Mengistu ◽  
Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu ◽  
Addisu Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Boolean Logic ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Background: Back pains, such as low and upper back pains are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions that can cause major public health and socioeconomic problems. Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability that reduces worker performance and well-being and increases absence from work, which can cause an enormous economic burden. In developing countries, particularly in Ethiopia, there is no adequate evidence on the overall prevalence of occupational-related low and upper back pains and remain less prioritized and empirically unrepresented. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational-related low and upper back pains among the working population of Ethiopia.Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English, and published from 2017-2020. Articles were searched from nine electronic databases (Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, African Index Medicus, African Journals Online database and Science Direct) using a combination of Boolean logic operators, Medical Subject Headings and main keywords. The quality assessment of the articles was performed using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools to determine the relevance of the articles to the study. A random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence, the 95% confidence interval, and the degree of heterogeneity among the included studies. Sensitivity analyzes were performed to identify the influence of outliers and to identify sources of heterogeneity.Results: Of the 1,114 studies identified from the included databases, 20 studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of occupational-related upper and low back pain in the previous year was 27.1% [95% CI: 18.4, 37.9] and 54.2% [95% CI: 48.2, 60.0], respectively. Based on a subgroup analysis by publication year, study population and countries where the studies are conducted, the prevalence of upper back pain was 43.8% [95% CI: 39.3, 47.7], 34.7% [95% CI: 33.1, 36.2], and 36.2% [95% CI: 33.6, 39.0], respectively, while the prevalence of low back pain was 61.8% [95% CI: 58.9, 64.6], 52.8% [95% CI: 51.3, 54.3] and 55.2% [95% CI: 51.4, 59.0], respectively.Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that 54.2% of the included study participants experienced low back pain in the previous year, while 27.1% experienced upper back pain. These problems may be reduced by considering proper observation of the principles of ergonomics in the workplace, and performing physical exercises on a regular basis.

scholarly journals The Effect of Tai Chi Gymnastic on Decreasing Low Back Pain of Elderly Farmers

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Endang Yuswatiningsih ◽  
Dyah Elvi Meiedietik ◽  
Nining Mustika Ningrum
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Keywords Low Back Pain ◽  
Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Low back pain is one of health problems that distrub a daily comfort and activities. Low back pain increasing along with the increase of age and bent forward position which was applied in daily working by elderly farmers. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of tai chi gymnastic on decreasing low back pain of elderly farmers. The research design of this study was one group of pre test-post test design. The population objects in this study were all of elderly farmers with low back pain complaints which were recorder in the elderly medical center, which contained of 32 samples in total and were determined using simple random sampling technique. The independent variable in this study was Tai Chi gymnastic and low back pain of elderly farmers as dependent variable. Verbal descriptor scale was used as the data collection method. This study was using editing, coding, scoring and tabulating as data processing techniques, and Wilcoxon signed rank test on testing the statistics. The result of this study showed the percentages of each low back pain phases, which contained of 41% mild low back pain, 50% moderate low back pain and 9% hard low back pain before tai chi gymnastics. Besides, the percentages of low back pain phases after tai chi gymnastic were 69% for mild low back pain, 31% moderate low back pain and 0% hard low back pain. The result of Wilcoxon signed rank test showed that the p-value = 0.001 < 0.05, so that H0 was rejected. The conclusion there was an effect of Tai chi gymnastic on decreasing low back pain of elderly farmers. Keywords: low back pain; elderly farmers; Tai chi gymnastic

scholarly journals LOW BACK PAIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Andaru Cahya S ◽  
Widodo Mardi Santoso ◽  
Machlusil Husna ◽  
Badrul Munir ◽  
Shahdevi Nandar Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
World Population ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Red Flags ◽  
Pain Attack ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Clinical Presentations

Low back pain is the most common symptom found in the primary health care and is the number one cause of disability throughout worldwide. It is estimated that around 60 – 80% the world population will experience back pain during their lifespan. There are three different source of pain in the spine: axial-lumbosacral, radicular and reffered pain. All of these source brings different clinical presentations. Low back pain could be classified as acute, subacute and chronic low back pain. The pain could be nociceptive or neuropathic, the most common symptoms reported are “pressure pain” and “pain attack”. The physician should be aware of “red flags” symptoms that lead into more serious condition beside back pain and, therefore the patient has to be investigated to further examination whenever these symptoms present. The management of low back pain consist of severe modalities, both therapeutic and rehabilitative procedure. Oftentimes, the management needed multidisciplinary approach. It is important to general practitioners to identify and treat low back pain appropriately to reduce the burden of the disease and to prevent the disabilties caused by this condition.

Acupuncture Therapy in Reducing Pain in Patients with Low Back Pain: Meta Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Novitasari ◽  
◽  
RB. Soemanto ◽  
Hanung Prasetya ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Keywords Low Back Pain

ABSTRACT Background: With growing evidence of high prevalence in developing countries, LBP is no longer recognized as a disorder confined to high-income nations but is a major health problem globally. The functional limitations and consequent disability create a heavy economic burden on individuals and society. This study aimed to acupuncture therapy in reducing pain in patients with low back pain. Subjects and Method: A meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted by search published articles from PubMed, Google Schoolar, Mendeley, Hindawi, and Clinical key databases. Keywords used “acupuncture low back pain” OR “acupuncture chronic pain” AND “efficacy acupuncture” AND “chronic low back pain” AND “effect acupuncture for low back pain” AND “randomized controlled trial” AND “visual analogue scale”. The inclusion criteria were full text and using randomized controlled trial (RCT) study design. The articles were selected by PRISMA flow chart and the quantitative data were analyzed by Revman 5.3. Results: 7 studies were met criteria. This study showed that acupuncture therapy reduced pain in patients with low back pain (Mean Difference= -0.40; 95% CI= -0.80 to 0.01; p= 0.05) with heterogeneity I2= 83%. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy reduces pain in patients with low back pain. Keywords: low back pain, acupuncture chronic low back pain, randomized controlled trial. Correspondence: Elisa Novitasari. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 085727851938. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.05.43

scholarly journals Functional capacity and its associated factors in the elderly with low back pain

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 295-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Palma ◽  
Marta Helena Souza de Conti ◽  
Natasha Mendonça Quintino ◽  
Marcia Aparecida Nuevo Gatti ◽  
Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Back
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