Features | Total (N) | Percentage (%) |
Pain topography |
|
|
L5 and S1 | 51 | 44.4 |
L5 | 34 | 29.6 |
S1 | 13 | 11.3 |
Truncated | 17 | 14.7 |
pain severity |
|
|
Severe | 61 | 53 |
Mild | 36 | 31.3 |
Light | 05 | 4.4 |
Normal | 13 | 11.3 |
Development |
|
|
Acute (<1 month) | 23 | 20.0 |
Sub-acute (1 - 3 months) | 17 | 14.8 |
Chronic (>3 months) | 75 | 65.2 |
Triggering factors |
|
|
Prolonged standing | 22 | 19.1 |
Prolonged sitting | 21 | 18.3 |
Heavy lifting | 20 | 17.4 |
Spine injury | 19 | 16.5 |
Briskspinal movements | 10 | 8.7 |
None | 23 | 20.0 |
Aggravating factors |
|
|
Prolonged standing | 28 | 24.3 |