Annotated Summary

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2014) - Lower Back Pain Fact Sheet. Retrieved and adapted from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/low-back-pain-fact-sheet 

This report focuses on comprehensive information regarding lower back pain. Providing a clear explanation of the causes, risk factors, and prevention. Results from a survey showed that the number of adults who indicated experiencing lower back pain was a quarter in the past 3 months, and nearly 80% of adults have encountered lower back pain in their lives. Lower back pain appears without warning, due to an incident, lifting heavy objects or developed over time. Having an inactive way of living can also lead to lower back pain, especially when you get into a rigorous workout without proper conditioning. One risk factor that increases the risk of lower back injury is age. Lower back pain happens more often with rising age and it usually shows up between the age of 30 to 50. With advancing age, "osteoporosis" causes a decline in "bone strength" which can cause fractures. Lower back pain can be prevented by averting motions that strain the back and maintaining proper posture when lifting heavy objects. Injuries are usually caused by "stressors" such as "heavy lifting, contact stress, vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture". To reduce the risk of lower back pain, users should use "ergonomically designed" products and apparatus to safeguard their bodies.

This report provides a useful platform for our research, as our project is to design a laundry basket that reduces lower back pain for elderlies living alone in Singapore. Statistics in this report have shown that it is very common to get a lower back injury, especially for elderlies because of the decline in their bone strength. With the evidence done in this report, we can establish a clearer focused point in this project which is to help the elderly.
















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