High body fat percentage and body mass index demonstrated a significant positive dose-response relationship with the prevalence of persistent low back pain among Japanese males.
Cohort (n=1,152)
Do high body fat percentage and BMI increase the risk of persistent low back pain in Japanese males?
High body fat percentage and BMI are significant risk factors for persistent low back pain in young Japanese males.
Purpose This study evaluated whether obesity is a risk factor for low back pain, by using body fat percentage (%FAT) and body mass index (BMI) as indices of obesity among Japanese males. Subjects and Methods This study included 1,152 males (average age: 28.0 ± 4.6 years). BMI was calculated from subject's height and weight, and %FAT was estimated by the thickness of two parts of skin. Low back pain, drinking and smoking were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire, and maximal oxygen uptake was measured by a submaximal exercise test using a cycle ergometer. Results A significant positive dose-response relationship was shown between %FAT and persistent low back pain prevalence. Similarly, a significant positive dose-response relationship was confirmed between BMI and persistent low back pain. Conclusion This study suggests that both high %FAT and BMI are risk factors for persistent low back pain.
Hashimoto et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Low back pain (n=1,152). Obesity (body fat percentage and BMI) was evaluated on Persistent low back pain prevalence. High body fat percentage and body mass index demonstrated a significant positive dose-response relationship with the prevalence of persistent low back pain among Japanese males.