Low back pain is a massive problem in modern population, both in social and economic terms. It affects large numbers of women, especially those aged 45-60. Going through a perimenopausal period is associated with many symptoms, including low back pain.This paper is a review of published research on the association between the perimenopausal age and low back pain. PubMed databases were investigated. After the search was narrowed to “menopausal status, back pain”, 35 studies were found. Seven studies, which suited our area of research best, were thoroughly analyzed. All studies show increased pain when women enter this period of their life. There is no agreement among researchers regarding which stage of menopause is the most burdensome.Examples of possible treatments and physiotherapeutic methods targeting low back pain are also presented. Physiotherapeutic procedures used to treat low back pain include exercises in safe positions, balance exercises, manual therapy, massage and physical measures.
Introduction. The number of cyclists increases each year. Some people treat cycling as a passion and practice it at every possible occasion, while for others it is a mean of transport or a form of relaxation at the weekend. However, very few people realize that cycling can also have a negative impact on their health. Objective. To assess the prevalence of lower extremity and spine pain in cyclists, and evaluate the influence of various factors causing it. Materials and method. The study was performed on 167 subjects during amateur cycling competitions in the Greater Poland and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Provinces. A specially prepared questionnaire was used in the study. The questions related to the pain caused by cycling, the character and the localization of the pain, and the presence of warm-up and stretching. Results. Knee pain was reported in 40% of the study subjects (mostly anterior pain -26%). Spine pain was reported in 41% of the studied athletes, where 26% was related with the lumbar spine. Variables, such as age, weight, age, BMI, training experience and number of hours devoted to training per week had no influence on the incidence and the localization of leg pain, but it had influence in the case of spine pain. Stretching after cycling was the factor which significantly distinguished the studied groups with regard to the incidence of knee pain. Conclusions. The most common type of leg pain was knee pain (anterior knee pain) whereas spine pain was most commonly reported in the lumbar spine. Statistical analysis showed that spine pain is more often reported by people who are older, have higher weight, and people who spend more time training per week. Warm-up and stretching after cycling are recommended to cyclists who experience pain.
StreszczenieMenopauza jest procesem naturalnym dla każdej kobiety. Zmiany psychiczne i fizyczne towarzyszące temu procesowi mogą pojawić się dużo wcześniej i trwać jeszcze długo po menopauzie. U niektórych kobiet objawy są łagodne, u innych mogą być znacznie nasilone. Ćwiczenia fizyczne mają korzystny wpływ na zmiany zachodzące w organizmie kobiety po menopauzie. Pomagają znacząco obniżyć stężenie trójglicerydów, stężenia glukozy i insuliny. Dzięki nim ulega obniżeniu ciśnienie tętnicze oraz wskaźnik masy ciała. Mają korzystny wpływ na wzrost krążenia mózgowego i stężenia frakcji HDL cholesterolu. Średnia gęstość kości u osób ćwiczących jest wyższa niż u osób nieaktywnych. Dzięki modyfikacjom, jakie wprowadza aktywność fizyczna w organizmie kobiety, łatwiej jest walczyć z otyłością, osteoporozą i ich następstwami. Ćwiczenia fizyczne zmniejszają ryzyko wystą-pienia zespołu metabolicznego, zachorowania na nowotwór piersi i endometrium. Obniżona przez zaburzenia powodowane menopauzą i procesami starzenia się organizmu jakość życia wzrasta u osób aktywnych. Zaleca się, by każda kobieta po menopauzie podjęła aktywność fizyczną w wolnym czasie.Słowa kluczowe: menopauza, ćwiczenia fizyczne, jakość życia. SummaryMenopause is a natural process affecting all women. Psychological and physical changes associated with this process can appear before and for a long time after menopause. Some women experience mild symptoms whereas others experience more intense ones. Physical exercises positively affect the changes occurring in women after menopause. They help reduce the levels of triglycerides, glucose concentration and insulin. Arterial blood pressure and BMI are lowered. Blood circulation in brain and the levels of HDL improve. Average bone density in people who exercise is higher than in people who do not exercise. Thanks to modifications brought upon by physical activity in the female body, it is easier to fight obesity, osteoporosis and their results. Exercises reduce the risk of the metabolic syndrome, breast and endometrial cancer. Lowered quality of life caused by menopause-related dysfunctions and aging increases in people who are physically active. All women after menopause are advised to pick up physical exercises in their free time.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.