Why those with chronic low back pain engage in physical activity
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jennifer D. Thornton-Brooks (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Pam Brown
Abstract: Low back pain is the leading worldwide cause of years lost to disability and is a very common type of chronic pain. Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment in the management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). While exercise has been shown to decrease acute pain perception, there are still many questions regarding why some individuals with CLBP are more active than others. The purpose of this study was to understand how and why individuals with CLBP engage in physical activity (PA). Survey responses were collected from individuals with CLBP or a history of CLBP that are currently physically active. The survey responses gauged PA level, pain and disability levels, self-efficacy for exercise, motivation for exercise, strategies to remain physically active, and a variety of open-ended questions to provide more insight and depth. Motivational data revealed the main reasons participants were motivated to remain physically active included enjoyment and decreased pain. This research study found that pain did not impact self-efficacy and motivation to be physically active in those with CLBP. Study findings indicate that those with CLBP that are motivated to exercise will find a way to exercise regardless of pain. These study findings could be used to educate individuals with CLBP or those who work with them about the importance of remaining physically active to decrease pain and increase enjoyment, and to develop educational materials about how to safely exercise despite CLBP.
Why those with chronic low back pain engage in physical activity
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Pain, Physical Activity
- Subjects
- Backache $x Exercise therapy
- Chronic pain $x Exercise therapy
- Exercise $x Psychological aspects