September 2018 PMID 29792997

Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review.

Patricia Parreira, Chris G Maher, Daniel Steffens, Mark J Hancock, Manuela L Ferreira

Mentions

31
Peak: 6 in Sep 2020
across 5 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

30,598
potential audience

Total likes

36

Video views

684

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May 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect appreciation for the review's thorough analysis of physical, psychological, and lifestyle risk factors for low back pain, with examples like posts emphasizing the role of sustained posture and physical activity. The tone indicates a thoughtful engagement with the research, recognizing its potential to shape clinical approaches and preventive strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many posts acknowledge the validity of the review's findings, supporting the identified risk factors and emphasizing its comprehensive nature.

InterestModerate interest

Discussion participants seem generally engaged, showing curiosity about specific risk factors like posture, physical activity, and prevention strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference the methodology and implications, such as the mention of systematic reviews and cohort studies, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the importance of understanding risk factors for low back pain, suggesting that the review could influence future prevention and treatment approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • An umbrella review of recent systematic reviews identified several risk factors for low back pain (LBP) and sciatica, including older age, poor general health, smoking, physical stress on the spine, vibration, and psychological stress like depression.
  • The review, which analyzed 15 systematic reviews involving 134 cohort studies, found that 38 out of 54 risk factors were significantly associated with increased risk of LBP or sciatica; the strength of these associations varied, with odds ratios from 1.26 to 13.00.
  • Overall, individual characteristics such as age, health status, and psychological factors, along with physical stressors, are important predictors for developing episodes of LBP or sciatica.

Top posts

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歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

腰痛と坐骨神経痛のリスク因子を調査したレビュー ▶個人の特性(例:高齢) ▶全身状態の悪さ(例:喫煙) ▶脊椎への物理的ストレス(例:振動) ▶心理的ストレス(例:うつ病) が含まれていたと。 ■腰痛と坐骨神経痛のリスクファクター:アンブレラ・レビュー https://t.co/M9QSLVo14x

May 15, 2022 · 8 likes · 9,988 followers View post →
Chris Maher
@CGMMaher · X

@JanHartvigsen @LSaugman @DerekGriffin86 Parreira did a great job of summarising risk factors https://t.co/1wrq4hP9hw ; but evidence on effectiveness of prevention strategies is in review by Steffens https://t.co/S2PNLpRhib @msk_health

Sep 10, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 11,284 followers View post →
Michael Ray
@MichaelTamePain · X

When we examine posture as a risk factor, example in the context of low back pain, the data demonstrates this is based on sustained positions, not a a particular position being “good” / “bad” (https://t.co/bEJZcVuK3n). 4/12

Oct 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,300 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

Is it really so that we dont know much about primary prevention of low back pain as written in the lancet series:https://t.co/vNybjNRJJ2 This review seems to do this: https://t.co/BwEtulvDDi @JanHartvigsen @CGMMaher @DerekGriffin86

Sep 10, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 142 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

@DerekGriffin86 @kieranosull @PeteOSullivanPT Another one to the pt's that fear activity will worsen their spine. Not consensus regarding physical labor and pain. This review shows that physical work factors influence LBP https://t.co/BwEtulvDDi

May 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 142 followers View post →
Frederik Feys
@FFeys · X

@JoeriMorren Ja héél interessant! Dit umbrella onderzoek bij 134! cohort studies toont link. “Poor general health, physical and psychological stress, and characteristics of the person increase risk for a future episode of LBP or sciatica.” https://t.co/biW9wLXU8P

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1,692 followers View post →

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Frederik Feys
@FFeys · X

@JoeriMorren Ja héél interessant! Dit umbrella onderzoek bij 134! cohort studies toont link. “Poor general health, physical and psychological stress, and characteristics of the person increase risk for a future episode of LBP or sciatica.” https://t.co/biW9wLXU8P

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1,692 followers View post →
Michael Ray
@MichaelTamePain · X

When we examine posture as a risk factor, example in the context of low back pain, the data demonstrates this is based on sustained positions, not a a particular position being “good” / “bad” (https://t.co/bEJZcVuK3n). 4/12

Oct 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,300 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

腰痛と坐骨神経痛のリスク因子を調査したレビュー ▶個人の特性(例:高齢) ▶全身状態の悪さ(例:喫煙) ▶脊椎への物理的ストレス(例:振動) ▶心理的ストレス(例:うつ病) が含まれていたと。 ■腰痛と坐骨神経痛のリスクファクター:アンブレラ・レビュー https://t.co/M9QSLVo14x

May 15, 2022 · 8 likes · 9,988 followers View post →
Maxpain_physio
@Max_ZeuWane · X

@Dratiks_ @SamuelEtienne Voici les facteurs de risques les plus courants sur la lombalgie : https://t.co/HZTEvEl3fP Celle la sur l'ergonomie de l'assise : https://t.co/NazlVy482R Celle la sur le lien entre lombalgie et sédentarité : https://t.co/HISOa62bgZ

Apr 10, 2021 · 145 followers View post →
CHALLENGE.NINE9
@CHALLENGE_NINE9 · X

[タイトル] Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review [著者] PatriciaParreira et al. [掲載雑誌] The Spine Journal Vol 18, Issue 9, September 2018, Pages 1715-1721 [掲載年] 2018

Mar 25, 2021 · 106 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

@DerekGriffin86 Also prospective cohort studies do not find association in population inital free of LBP: https://t.co/BwEtulvDDi

Dec 22, 2020 · 142 followers View post →
Francesco Pacenza
@FrancescoMove · X

RT @CGMMaher: @JanHartvigsen @LSaugman @DerekGriffin86 Parreira did a great job of summarising risk factors https://t.co/1wrq4hP9hw ; but e…

Sep 11, 2020 · 2 shares · 426 followers View post →
AlexanderTkachev
@AlexanderTkac11 · X

RT @LSaugman: Is it really so that we dont know much about primary prevention of low back pain as written in the lancet series:https://t.co…

Sep 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 81 followers View post →
diarmaid ferguson
@coastphysio24 · X

RT @CGMMaher: @JanHartvigsen @LSaugman @DerekGriffin86 Parreira did a great job of summarising risk factors https://t.co/1wrq4hP9hw ; but e…

Sep 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,125 followers View post →
diarmaid ferguson
@coastphysio24 · X

RT @LSaugman: Is it really so that we dont know much about primary prevention of low back pain as written in the lancet series:https://t.co…

Sep 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,125 followers View post →
Chris Maher
@CGMMaher · X

@JanHartvigsen @LSaugman @DerekGriffin86 Parreira did a great job of summarising risk factors https://t.co/1wrq4hP9hw ; but evidence on effectiveness of prevention strategies is in review by Steffens https://t.co/S2PNLpRhib @msk_health

Sep 10, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 11,284 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

Is it really so that we dont know much about primary prevention of low back pain as written in the lancet series:https://t.co/vNybjNRJJ2 This review seems to do this: https://t.co/BwEtulvDDi @JanHartvigsen @CGMMaher @DerekGriffin86

Sep 10, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 142 followers View post →
Ceis
@ceispersonal · X

O que pode gerar dor na lombar PARTE 1 Referência: DOI: 10.1016 / j.spinee.2018.05.018 DOI: 10.12965 / jer.1836070.035 #dorlombar #dor #treinoemcasa #qualidadedevida #exerciciofisico #educacaofisica #sedentario #qualidadedevida #saude https://t.co/yhAiPLu1WG

Aug 20, 2020 · 1,193 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

@DerekGriffin86 @kieranosull @PeteOSullivanPT Another one to the pt's that fear activity will worsen their spine. Not consensus regarding physical labor and pain. This review shows that physical work factors influence LBP https://t.co/BwEtulvDDi

May 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 142 followers View post →