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@article{173716,
        author = {Sharayu Kumbhar and Dr. Javid Sagar and Udaykumar Hindurao Kumbhar and Dr. Khushbu Sangharajka},
        title = {PREVALENCE OF NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN AMONG NURSING STAFF WORKING AT MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITALS IN KOLHAPUR CITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1156-1162},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173716},
        abstract = {Background: Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a prevalent and debilitating condition worldwide, particularly among individuals engaged in occupations that involve prolonged periods of standing, lifting, and repetitive movements. Among healthcare professionals, nurses represent a high-risk group for NSLBP due to the physically demanding nature of their work, which often involves lifting patients, transferring them between beds and wheelchairs, and long hours of standing. Multi specialty hospitals in urban settings like Kolhapur City typically have a high volume of patients and demanding work environments, further exacerbating the risk of NSLBP among nursing staff. Result:
In a study involving 250 nursing staff who work experience for more than 5 yrs., 41.60% (104 participants) exhibited positive low back pain, while 48.40% (146 participants) had normal scores on VAS Scale, modified Oswestry Questionnaire. Participants with low back pain. Most participants (146) were aged between 30-40 years, with a mean age of 34.32 (±3.36) years. Interestingly, a higher prevalence of low back pain was observed in participants have work experience of more than 5 years Conclusion: This study underscores the susceptibility of low back pain in nursing staff who have work exp. Of more than 5 yrs., indicating a heightened risk of muscle spasm. Low back pain, adversely affects individuals’ quality of life and work performance. It stresses the necessity for spine surgeons, physiotherapists, and physical trainers to promote awareness regarding biomechanical principles, proper weightlifting techniques, and execution to prevent future physical injuries.},
        keywords = {low back pain, Pain, musculoskeletal Disorder, VAS scale.},
        month = {March},
        }