Table 4 Characteristics and impact of low back pain during pregnancy
Location | Lumbar pain (n = 143)/% | Pelvic Girdle pain (n = 107)/% |
|---|---|---|
Mean Gestational Age of pregnancy at onset | 17.90 (± 8.321) | 18.31 (± 9.129) |
Pain Severity (VAS)* | 4.83 (+ 1.511) | 4.79 (± 1.618) |
Radiation to the lower limbs | 32 (22.4%) | 29 (27.1%) |
Onset | ||
Gradual | 119 (83.2%) | 101 (94.4%) |
Sudden | 24 (16.8%) | 6 (5.6%) |
Nature of pain | ||
Stiff | 22 (15.4%) | 12 (11.2%) |
Nagging | 4 (2.8%) | 2 (1.9%) |
Numb | 6 (4.2%) | 17 (15.9%) |
Tingling | 9 (6.3%) | 4 (3.7%) |
Cramp/spasm | 31 (21.7%) | 36 (33.6%) |
Burning | 4 (2.8%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Shooting | 1 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Unidentified | 66 (46.1%) | 35 (32.7%) |
Pain Frequency per week | Â | Â |
1–2 days | 53 (37.1) | 43 (40.2) |
3–4 days | 45 (31.4) | 38 (35.5) |
5–6 days | 19 (13.3) | 16 (15.0) |
7 days | 22 (15.4) | 10 (9.3) |
Unidentified | 4 (2.8) | 0 (0.0) |
Hindrance to Daily Activity | Â | Â |
Yes | 63 (44.1) | 46 (43.0) |
No | 80 (55.9) | 61 (57.0) |
Hindrance to sleep | Â | Â |
Yes | 43 (30.1) | 35 (32.7) |
No | 100 (69.9) | 72 (67.3) |
Medication Use | Â | Â |
Yes | 26 (18.2) | 16 (15.0) |
No | 117 (81.8) | 91(85.0) |