Association between a body shape index and low back pain: a cross-sectional study highlighting gender-specific differences in NHANES data
The ABSI was associated with low back pain. This association was more prominent in males and older adults. Our findings suggest that ABSI may provide a more nuanced understanding of low back pain risk, particularly in populations with abdominal obesity. Further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and potential clinical applications of ABSI in low back pain risk assessment.
Authors
- Shiwei Xie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9204-119X)
- Jianzhong Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0430-6723)
- Heng Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2250-1941)
- Gengwu Li
- Yuping Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8058-9414)
- Mingwei Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8486-6420)
- Fan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8377-0235)
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Panzhihua Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21904-3
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.76