Background: This study's objectives were to ascertain the
prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among agricultural workers, pinpoint related
psychosocial and sociodemographic risk factors, and assess the efficacy of
self-management and rehabilitation techniques in lowering pain and disability.
Methodology: 25 people between the ages of 30 and 60 who
reported having LBP and gave their agreement to participate were included in
the study, which was carried out in Garhi Samastpur, Sector-150, Noida.
Face-to-face interviews were used to get a thorough history of symptoms, and
the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was used to gauge their severity. As part
of the intervention, participants learned about posture correction, ergonomics,
and physiotherapy-based exercises. After two weeks, ODI scores were re-evaluated
to track changes in functional ability and pain intensity.
Result: All 25 participants completed the study. The mean
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score reduced from 48.88 ± 12.21 before
intervention to 26.88 ± 8.89 after two weeks, showing a mean improvement of 22
points. Initially, most participants were in the severe or crippled disability
categories, whereas post-intervention the majority shifted to moderate or
minimal disability levels. These findings indicate a clear reduction in pain
and functional limitation following the self-management and rehabilitation
program.
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