Evaluating the Prevalence of Hamstrings and Hip Flexors Tightness in Male Transient Low Back Pain Developers During Prolonged Standing

Aims: Tightness of the hamstrings and hip flexors are two well-known disorders in people with Low Back Pain (LBP). According to the kinesiopathological model, these two disorders may have occurred before the onset of pain and may be predisposing factors for LBP. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the tightness of these two muscles in men who were identified as prone to LBP through the Prolonged Standing Protocol (PSP). Methods and Materials: This study was a descriptive comparative cross-sectional study in which the statistical population included men prone to LBP aged between ۱۸ to ۷۵ years. The criterion for identifying men prone to LBP was reporting at least ۱۰ mm of pain on a ۱۰۰ mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Thomas test was used to assess hip flexors muscles length. Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test was used to assess hamstring length. Findings: The results of this study showed that hamstring tightness rate among men prone to LBP was ۶۳% and hip flexor muscle tightness in this group was ۳۵%. According to these results, hamstring tightness can be considered as a common disorder in men prone to LBP, and its identification as well as its correction in men can be one of the ways to LBP improvement. Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be explained that hamstring tightness is one of the most common disorders in men prone to LBP, and its identifying and correcting in time, can prevent and improve LBP.

Keywords:

low Back Pain , Hamstring Tightness , Hip Flexors Tightness.