Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of low pain. 122 out of 173 (70.5%) patients belonged to
back pain in forward bend sitting posture, forward bending posture. The working hour during
association between the forward bend sitting office was noted that 4-6 hour was the major risk
posture and low back pain. factor in 78 (45%) patients out of 173.
Methodology:A sample of 173 patients was taken Conclusion: Forward bending posture for
through purposive sampling from October 1, 2011 prolonged period was the major risk factor for
to March 15, 2012. The history of posture during job chronic low back pain. The prevalence of forward
& work was taken through structured questionnaire. posture was more in male as compared to female.
The duration of exposure and working hours in The middle aged population was main population
sitting posture was noted. The localized at risk and the working hours were critical. It is
mechanical chronic low back patients were recommended that posture awareness program
included. Data were analyzed using SPSS v 17. and workshops should be conducted in
Results: The age group from 31-40 was found to community centers. (Rawal Med J 2013;38: 253-
have chronic low back pain about 50% more than 255).
other age group. Forward bending posture in Key words: Forward bend sitting posture, LBP,
sitting was the major factor for chronic low back low back pain.
