Depression and Insomnia Mediate the Link Between Problematic Internet Use and Neuropathic Low Back Pain: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Survey
Chronic low back pain is influenced by psychological, sleep, and lifestyle factors. Although PIU was not an independent predictor of neuropathic pain, it indirectly increased risk through depression and insomnia. Screening and management of these comorbidities should be incorporated into prevention and treatment strategies.
Authors
- Gergely Fehér (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8639-0219)
- Antal Tibold
- Ildikó Radványi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5922-4530)
- Kornél Mák
- Szilvia Beke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2929-7795)
- Viktor Papházi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6316-0195)
- Krisztian Hargitai-Kiss
- Viktoria Herczeg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9774-2168)
Institutions
- Eötvös Loránd University (HU)
- Gál Ferenc Főiskola (HU)
- University of Pecs (HU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s571188
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39