Physical Activity and Low Back Pain After Pregnancy
Author Information
Author(s): Mogren Ingrid M
Primary Institution: Umeå University, Sweden
Hypothesis
Does pre-pregnancy physical activity influence the risk of persistent low back pain six months after pregnancy?
Conclusion
Almost half of women who had experienced low back pain during pregnancy reported physical activity at six months post partum, but pre-pregnancy physical activity did not influence the risk of persistent low back pain.
Supporting Evidence
- 44.5% of subjects reported current physical activity at six months post partum.
- 82.2% reported previous physical activity at some point in their life.
- Women with a BMI of 30 or more reported current physical activity less frequently.
Takeaway
Many women who had back pain during pregnancy still exercised six months after having their baby, but how much they exercised before pregnancy didn't change their chances of still having back pain.
Methodology
The study followed 639 women who reported low back pain during pregnancy and sent them a questionnaire six months after delivery to assess their physical activity and pain status.
Potential Biases
There may be risks of bias due to the reliance on self-reported physical activity and pain status.
Limitations
The study may have limitations related to self-reported data and the potential for non-response bias.
Participant Demographics
Women who reported low back pain during pregnancy, with a response rate of 72.6% from the follow-up questionnaire.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.01–3.42
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