Risk factors and management of low back pain in primary care

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. Elizabeth Mayorga Aldaz, Dr. Jhofre Prado Quilambaqui, Dr. Flor Betzabet Morocho Quinchuela

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88042

Abstract

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability.A primary care approach is paramount. Objective: To determine the relationship between clinical data and risk factors in patients who presented symptoms of lumbar spine pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 347 patients who presented symptoms of low back pain. Results: in 19.31% of the patients, less than three months elapsed between the onset of pain symptoms and the presentation at the health center. Conclusions: The main risk factors detected in the patients were smoking, the existence of trauma to the lumbar spine and a sedentary lifestyle.

Keywords

back pain, disability, primary care, risk factors. source: DeCS

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