Analysis and comparison of spinal pain in office and physical workers

Abstract

Background. The aim of the study was the analysis and comparison of spinal pain symptoms between office workers and physical workers. Material and methods. The sample included 60 subjects. The participants were divided into two groups according to the type of work performed. The first group included office workers (30 people) and the second one included physical workers (30 persons). The study was carried out using a questionnaire. It was standardized and anonymous and included 23 questions. The study sample comprised the total of 60 surveys. The collected data were next subjected to statistical analysis. Results. It was found that office workers more often experienced pain in the cervical spine while the physical workers more often suffer from lumbar pain. In both groups the level of pain was similar in participants with a similar length of service. The study has found that physical activity does not contribute to back pain alleviation. Conclusions. 1. There are significant differences in back pain symptoms between the studied groups of physical and office workers. 2. In both groups the patients reported suffering from pain during and after work. 3. Both groups reported that spinal pain made it harder for them to perform everyday activities and occupational duties and that the type of job had the greatest impact on pain.