Trunk Alignment in Physically Active Young Males with Low Back Pain
Magdalena Plandowska1, Agnieszka Kędra1, Przemysław Kędra1
1Faculty of Physical Education and Health, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Physically active males under 25 with low back pain (LBP) show no differences in trunk alignment compared to healthy peers. This suggests physical activity may prevent worsening trunk alignment in young males with LBP.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for low back pain (LBP) prevention and treatment.
- Understanding trunk alignment in relation to physical activity is key for LBP management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare trunk alignment parameters between individuals with and without LBP across different physical activity levels.
- To investigate the influence of physical activity on spinal posture in young males.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 43 participants with LBP and 37 healthy individuals.
- Categorized participants into moderate physical activity (MPA) and high physical activity (HPA) subgroups.
- Assessed spinal posture using the Formetric 4D rasterstereographic system.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in trunk imbalance, inclination, or torsion between groups.
- Pelvic tilt, inclination, and torsion also showed no significant variations.
- Kyphotic and lordotic angles did not differ significantly across the assessed groups.
Conclusions:
- Physically active males under 25 with LBP exhibit similar trunk alignment to healthy individuals.
- High levels of physical activity may mitigate the risk of trunk alignment deterioration in young males with LBP.
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