The biomechanics of vibration and low back pain
- 1 April 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Industrial Medicine
- Vol. 23 (4), 577-588
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700230406
Abstract
This work is a review of the mechanical factors related to low back pain production in a vibration environment. The sitting posture is an extreme orientation for the lumbar intervertebral disc that 1) increases its internal pressure, 2) increases its anteroposterior shear flexibility, while: 3) decreasing its resistance to buckling instability and 4) stressing the posterior region of the disc. Vibration is an additional mechanical stressor. Several studies suggest that the following preventive measures be taken to reduce the risk of low back pain due to driving: 1) minimize the vibration reaching the driver, 2) avoid lifting or bending immediately following driving, and 3) walk around for a few minutes following driving.Keywords
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