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Low back pain in military basic trainees. A pilot study

F G O'Connor1, S S Marlowe

  • 1Department of Family Practice, Walson Army Hospital, Ft. Dix, New Jersey.

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|August 1, 1993
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Low back pain is common in military trainees, affecting 17%. Cigarette smoking is a key risk factor for developing pain during training, though prior pain history predicts training completion difficulties.

Area of Science:

  • Military medicine
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue in the general population.
  • Limited research exists on LBP incidence, prevalence, and risk factors within military populations.
  • Military basic training presents unique physical demands that may influence LBP development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and prevalence of low back pain in military basic trainees.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle risk factors associated with LBP in this cohort.
  • To explore the relationship between prior chronic LBP and training outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study design was employed.
  • Data collected on demographic factors, lifestyle (including cigarette use), and pain history.

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  • Incidence and prevalence rates of LBP were calculated.
  • Statistical analysis identified significant risk factors for LBP.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of low back pain among military basic trainees was 17%.
    • Cigarette use emerged as the only significant risk factor associated with LBP.
    • A history of chronic LBP did not predict LBP during training but was linked to difficulties in completing training.

    Conclusions:

    • Low back pain is a frequent occurrence during Army basic training.
    • Cigarette smoking is a modifiable risk factor associated with an increased risk of LBP in trainees.
    • Further research into LBP prevention and management in military settings is warranted.