Prevalence of spine pain among Tunisian children and adolescents and related factors.

Alia FazaaInes CherifSaoussen MiladiHiba BoussaaYasmine MakhloufKaouther Ben AbdelghaniAhmed Laatar

Published in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2024)

The prevalence of spinal pain was frequent in our series. A positive parental history of spinal pain, a bad posture while sitting, passive smoking, use of backpack, higher age and higher BMI were potential associated factors.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
risk factors
body mass index
spinal cord injury
physical activity
smoking cessation
risk assessment
weight gain