Does the prevalence of other illnesses in our youth contribute to low back pain?
RESEARCH ABSTRACT
Is comorbidity* in adolescence a predictor for adult low back pain? A prospective study of a young population.
Background
It has previously been shown that low back pain (LBP) often presents already in the teenage years and that previous LBP predicts future LBP. It is also well documented that there is a large degree of comorbidity* associated with LBP, both in adolescents and adults. The objective of this study is to gain a deeper insight into the etiology** of low back pain and to possibly develop a tool for early identification of high-risk groups. This is done by investigating whether different types of morbidity in adolescence are associated with LBP in adulthood.



