Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Prevalance of low back pain in geriatric population in andaround Ludhiana, Punjab

  • Author:
  • Supriya Sharma
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 117 to 121

Trainee, Dept. of Physiotherapy CMC, Ludhiana, Punjab

Online published on 31 October, 2012.

Abstract

Low back ache is a common mechanical problem for geriatric population throughout the world.

In India, occurrence of low back ache is also alarming; nearly 60% of people is India have significant back pain at some time or other in lives.

80% people in modern industrial society and 60% of general population experience low back pain.

O.A is most common form of arthritis. It mainly affects over 80% people over the age of 60. In arthritic degeneration, changes describe a slow and progressive loss of cartilage that acts bones, while helping to keep the joints flexible. Once the cartilage is thinned or lost the constant grinding of it's started. Abnormal and excess bone formations called spurs grow from the damaged bone causing further pain and stiffness.

Keywords

Obesity and BMI