Psychological distress in early childhood and the risk of adolescent spinal pain with impact.
Amabile Borges DarioSteven James KamperChristopher WilliamsLeon M StrakerPeter P B O'SullivanRobert SchützeAnne J SmithPublished in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2021)
Our findings provide evidence that psychological distress early in life is an independent risk factor for spinal pain with impact during adolescence. As psychological distress during childhood is potentially modifiable, it may be a promising target for research on the prevention of consequential spinal pain in adolescence. Identifying and addressing psychological distress in children may be an important component of best practice to reduce consequential spinal pain in adolescents.