The Profile of Low Back Pain and Sarcopenia in The Elderly at UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan

Tiara Wahyuningtyas¹, Nuniek Nugraheni^2*, Novira Widajanti³ , and Yudha Haryono⁴

Abstract

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a symptom characterized by pain in the lower back that may radiate to the right or left leg. LBP frequently occurs in individuals who engage in prolonged standing or sitting activities or lift heavy objects with improper posture. Studies suggest that LBP has a negative correlation with Serious Mental Illness and a positive correlation with pelvic tilt, indicating that sarcopenia may be associated with LBP due to posterior pelvic tilt. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship profile between low back pain and sarcopenia. Method: This is an observational study with a cross-sectional design conducted within a specific population over a defined period. The study subjects were selected using a random sampling method, comprising individuals aged ≥60 years at the UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan who met the study criteria. Interviews were conducted using questionnaires for elderly individuals experiencing low back pain. Result: The statistical test results on the significance and strength of the relationship between variables using the Spearman Correlation Coefficient (with a significance level of p < 0.05) yielded a value of <0.01. This indicates that the research hypothesis is proven, demonstrating a relationship between low back pain and sarcopenia.

Keywords

elderly; low back pain; sarcopenia.

Cite This Article

Wahyuningtyas, T., Nugraheni, N., Widajanti, N., Haryono, Y. (2024). The Profile of Low Back Pain and Sarcopenia in The Elderly at UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1149-1152, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.700-1149-1152.pdf

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