Non-specific muscular back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
This prospective interventional study follows a single-arm, before-and-after design. Participants were initially assessed at baseline, educated on correct sitting and sleeping positions, and reassesse
Sponsors
Yarmouk University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Medical students who reported back pain in the last three months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Known musculoskeletal or neurological conditions affecting back pain 2. A history of skeletal spine diseases such as scoliosis or disc prolapse with herniated discs 3. A history of any neurological disorder (central or peripheral) 4. Those undergoing medical treatment for back pain at the time of enrollment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at the time of the first interview (before adherence to healthy postures) and at the time of the second interview (after two months of adherence to healthy postures). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following secondary outcome measures were assessed at the time of the first interview (before adherence to healthy postures) and at the time of the second interview (after two months of adherence to healthy postures): 1. Use of over-the-counter painkillers measured using a categorical variable which is (used painkillers) or ( didn't use) 2. Absenteeism from university classes due to back pain measured using a categorical variable which is (yes, I missed classes because of pain) or (No, I didn't miss classes) 3. Sleep disturbance due to back pain measured using a categorical variable which is (yes, pain woke me up from sleep) or (no, I wasn't woken up from sleep) | — |
Countries
Jordan
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Akram Awwad
Outcome results
None listed