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Prevalence of Work-Related Neck and Back Pain, Functional Disability, and Spinal Mobility Among Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study

Author(s) Dr. Lakshita Aggarwal, Mr. Bilal Ahmad, Dr. Karamjeet Kaur
Country India
Abstract Background: Dentists are prone to work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to the use of prolonged static positions, repetition and poor ergonomics. These factors often cause neck and back pain, disability and loss of spinal mobility. Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence of neck and back pain, the extent of disability and the assessment of cervical and lumbar mobility and to examine the relationship of these parameters with the various occupations of the dentists. Methods: The methods include a cross sectional, an observational study of 50 dentists aged 25-40 years. Neck and back pain were measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), disability was measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and spinal mobility was measured using standardized clinical measurements. Analysis of data was done by descriptive and inferential statistics and at the 5% significance level. Results: 70% reported neck pain, 76% back pain. Most participants were minimally disabled (neck 66%, back 62%) and there was no severe disability. Less cervical mobility was noted and was significantly correlated with neck disability with the higher degree of disability correlating to less cervical mobility.
Conclusion: Dentists have high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, but low rates of disability. Prevention of progression of musculoskeletal conditions and optimizing occupational health over the long term is a critical issue that requires early ergonomic interventions, posture correction, regular exercise, and workplace changes.
Keywords Dentists; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Neck Pain; Low Back Pain; Occupational Health; Disability; Ergonomics; Cervical Mobility
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83188
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