Physiotherapy Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, P.M.B 5538, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
The effects of certain categories of domestics activities on low back pain (LBP) experienced during pregnancy were investigated.
Semi-structured questionnaire were used to collect socio-demographic data and experience of LBP from all the respondents.
For category of activities carried out on standing, pressing of clothes was responsible for LBP among 37% of the respondents and also exacerbated LBP (15%). While on sitting on low stool without back rest, washing of clothes or plates was responsible for LBP among 52% of the respondents and also exacerbated LBP among 23% of the respondents. For category activities carried out on sitting on a low stool with back rest, washing of clothes or plates was responsible for 22% of LBP. Whereas 55% of the respondents had LBP after engaged in sweeping of floor.
In conclusion, domestic activities carried out by pregnant women could be responsible for low back pain or exacerbating normal LBP in pregnancy.
Low back pain, pregnancy, domestic activities
