ArticleJournal of pain research2017
Mechanical factors and vitamin D deficiency in schoolchildren with low back pain: biochemical and cross-sectional survey analysis.
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- Association of vitamin D intake, and associated factors with low back pain: a cross-sectional study.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Spine health: Back pain and deformity progression.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2024Article
- Hand grip strength, vitamin D status, and diets as predictors of bone health in 6-12 years old school children.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Observational
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- The burden of low back pain in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: from pathophysiology to prevention and treatment strategies.Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease · 2023Review
- Association between sedentary behavior and low back pain; A systematic review and meta-analysis.Health promotion perspectives · 2021Review
- Circulating MicroRNA Expression, Vitamin D, and Hypercortisolism as Predictors of Osteoporosis in Elderly Postmenopausal Women.Disease markers · 2021Article
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Molecular Changes in Circulating MicroRNAs in Older Adults with Lower Back Pain.Pain research & management · 2021Article
- Micronutrient deficiencies and health-related quality of life: the case of children with vitamin D deficiency.Public health nutrition · 2020Article
- Back Pain and Schoolbags among Adolescents in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Sedentary Lifestyle and Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Medical Personnel in North-East Poland.BioMed research international · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was designed to evaluate the role of vitamin D, muscle fatigue biomarkers, and mechanical factors in the progression of low back pain (LBP) in schoolchildren.
backgroundChildren and adolescents frequently suffer from LBP with no clear clinical causes, and >71% of schoolchildren aged 12-17 years will show at least one episode of LBP. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 250 schoolchildren aged 12-16 years were randomly enrolled in this study. For all schoolchildren height, weight, percentage of daily sun exposure and and areas of skin exposed to sun, method of carrying the bag, and bag weight and type were recorded over a typical school week. Pain scores, physical activity (PA), LBP, serum vitamin 25(OH)D level, serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, creatine kinase (CK), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities and calcium (Ca) concentrations were estimated using prevalidated Pain Rating Scale, modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, short-form PA questionnaire, and colorimetric and immunoassay techniques.
resultsDuring the period of October 2013-May 2014, LBP was estimated in 52.2% of the schoolchildren. It was classified into moderate (34%) and severe (18%). Girls showed a higher LBP (36%) compared with boys (24%). In schoolchildren with moderate and severe LBP significantly higher (
conclusionIn children and adolescents, LBP was shown to be linked with limited sun exposure, inadequate vitamin D diets, adiposity, lower PA, sedentary lifestyles, vitamin 25 (OH) D deficiency, and lower levels of Ca, CK, and LDH.
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