Study of prevalence and causes of low back pain in the Islamic Azad University of Semnan

Introduction: The low back pain (LBP) are more than prevalent complaint that cause people refer to clinic and doctor,s surgery. Previous studies have shown that about 80 percent of people have referred to doctor because they reported LBP in the course of life. The aim of this study was study the prevalence and causes of LBP in personnel of Islamic Azad university semnan unit. Material and methods: This is a descriptive study that was done in 1385-86 on the 128 personnel and staff of semnan Azad university. Data was obtained using a specific questionnaire and were analyzed with software Spss . Results: The result indicated that 75.78 percent of people at least reported one time LBP in the life. The prevalence of LBP was more in male than female. LBP prevalence was more (44.32%) in third decade of life. About 50.78% people had abnormal BMI. A significant relationship was found between LBP and weight and also between LBP and exercise. Conclusion: Due to high prevalence of LBP in employers and also presence of significant relationship between weight and LPB and also exercise and LBP, it is necessary to provide an educational schedule for employers about correct standing and sitting, procedures of carrying the heavy things and also appropriate exercise to avoiding LBP