Stressful life events and low back pain in older men: A cross-sectional and prospective analysis using data from the MrOS study.

David T McNaughtonEric J RoseenAron DownieHazel JenkinsCecilie K ØveråsJustin J YoungHoward A FinkKatie L StonePeggy CawthonJan Hartvigsen

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2023)

Stressful life events such as accident or illness to a partner are common in later life and may impact the experience of pain. We present cross-sectional and prospective data highlighting a consistent association between stressful life events and low back pain in older men. Further, there is evidence to suggest that this relationship is upregulated by an individual's living situation. This information may be used to strengthen a biopsychosocial perspective of an individual's pain experience.

Keyphrases

middle aged
cross sectional
physical activity
electronic health record
neuropathic pain
healthcare
big data
hiv infected