Prevalence of Back Pain Affecting Daily Activities in Middle Aged Desktop Workers of Ahmedabad City

BACKGROUND: Back pain is a common issue among desktop workers, impacting daily activities for many. It often arises from prolonged periods of sitting, poor posture and inadequate ergonomic setups. INTRODUCTION: The rise of computer-centric occupations has ushered in an era where back pain permeates the daily lives of professionals. This can lead to muscle imbalances, stiffness and strain on the spine. Inadequate breaks, limited physical activity and repetitive nature of certain tasks further contribute to the issues, impacting overall well-being and productivity. Thus, the purpose of this study is to find out the prevalence of back pain affecting daily activities of desktop workers of Ahmedabad city. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was conducted among desktop workers of Ahmedabad city. A survey of 250 individuals, both male and female of age group 30-50 years was conducted using OSWESTRY DISABILITY INDEX. Participants were selected according to inclusion criteria and were made to fill Oswestry low back disability questionnaire through Google forms. RESULT: The data examination was performed with Microsoft Excel 2010. The overall distribution of ODI scores was 37.6% No Disability, 30.4% Mild Disability, 22.4% Moderate Disability, 7.6% Severe Disability and 2% Complete Disability. CONCLUSION: There is a prevalence of back pain affecting desktop workers of Ahmedabad city. Keywords: Desktop workers, back pain, daily activities, Oswestry Disability Index. Desktop workers, back pain, daily activities, Oswestry Disability Index.