INVESTIGATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL DYNAMICS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the functional status, psychological status, quality of life and disability levels of individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP) of different origins with healthy individuals. Methods: A total of 141 individuals, including healthy, nonspecific, non-radiculopathy and radiculopathy groups, participated in the study. Measurements included, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, physical endurance tests, Visual Analogue Scale, Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, Trait Anxiety Inventory, Fear Avoidance Beliefs questionnaire and Nottingham Health Profile. Results: Psychological status, disability level and quality of life scores except anxiety level in individuals with chronic LBP differed significantly in the lowest nonspecific group and the highest in the radiculopathy group (p