ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025
Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain for adults aged 55 and older 1990-2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021.
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- Regional and Extraregional Pressure Pain Threshold Patterns in Tension-Type Headache and Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Factors Associated with Chronic Low Back Pain in Hungary Based on the European Health Interview Surveys Conducted in 2009, 2014, and 2019: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Estimating Lumbar Spine Foraminal Disc Measurements Using Ultrasound and X-Ray Imaging Through Advanced Image Annotation, Processing, and Mathematical Modeling During Chiropractic Traction Procedures: A Feasibility Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- International trends and social disparities in pain of adults aged 50 years and older in 22 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas: a longitudinal population-based study.The lancet. Healthy longevity · 2026Article
- Classification of musculoskeletal pain using machine learning.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Effect of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy extent on postoperative neurological recovery in lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Understanding the Struggle: Older Adults' Experiences and Coping Approaches to Low Back Pain.Sage open agingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a widespread condition that increasingly affects the older adults, highlighting the need for a detailed examination of its global impact. Our research aimed to evaluate the LBP's burden and trends in individuals over 55 years of age across 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2021.
methodsWe analyzed the data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021, focusing on LBP prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability (YLDs), along with associated risk factors.
resultsIn 2021, a total of 271,680,057 individuals aged 55 and older globally suffered from LBP. The age-standardized prevalence rate was 18,282.8 per 100,000 population, marking a 10.4% decrease since 1990. The age-standardized incidence and YLD rates had decreased by 9.4% and 11.0%, respectively. Central and Eastern Europe and Australasia had the highest burden, while Andean Latin America, Caribbean, and East Asia had the lowest. Notably, there were significant gender differences, with males experiencing lower rates than females. Occupational ergonomic factors, smoking, and high body mass index were identified as major contributors to the LBP burden.
conclusionThis study analyzed the global burden of LBP in adults aged 55 and older, noting a decrease in age-standardized rates but an increase in total cases and regional disparities. It stressed the need to tackle modifiable risk factors like occupational ergonomics, smoking, and obesity to lessen LBP's impact. The study also called for region-specific, gender-sensitive healthcare policies to ensure fair health outcomes for all adults aged 55 and older.
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