Incontinence, breathing problems may lead to back pain in women.Byline: ANI Washington, Aug 21 (ANI): Women who suffer from incontinence, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal problems are more likely to develop back pain, according to a new study. Australian pain researchers reviewed case histories of some 7500 young, mid-age and older women who were a part of Australian Longitudinal Study longitudinal study a chronological study in epidemiology which attempts to establish a relationship between an antecedent cause and a subsequent effect. See also cohort study. of Women's Health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. and followed them for up to four years. The results showed that women with preexisting pre·ex·ist or pre-ex·ist v. pre·ex·ist·ed, pre·ex·ist·ing, pre·ex·ists v.tr. To exist before (something); precede: Dinosaurs preexisted humans. v.intr. incontinence, breathing difficulties and gastrointestinal disorders were more likely to develop back pain than women without these afflictions. The prevalence of new back pain found in the study participants was 37 percent in the younger group, 39 percent for the mid-age women and 16 percent in the older group. The authors noted it was clear from their data that associations between incontinence and respiratory disorders and back pain were attributable to changes in control of trunk muscles occurring over time. For instance, frequent sneezing To verbally tell somebody about a new and interesting Web site. See viral marketing. and coughing caused by allergies are associated with trunk muscle co-contraction and increased spinal loading, which can lead to back pain. Regarding the relationship of gastrointestinal problems and back pain, the authors explained that altered abdominal muscle activity is common in disorders like irritable bowel syndrome irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), condition characterized by frequently alternating constipation and diarrhea in the absence of any disease process. It is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, especially in the lower left quadrant, bloating, and flatulence. , and back pain may be a symptom of gastrointestinal problems. The implications of the findings for treatment options could focus on improving trunk muscle control to reduce potential for developing back pain. The study appears in The Journal of Pain, the peer review publication of the American Pain Society. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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