A new study recently investigated the prevalence of and risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain in children. The study included 444 students with an average age of about 15 years, and the results revealed that non-specific low back pain affected 22.3% of participants, leading to school absenteeism in 13% of cases. The investigators also found the following risk factors associated with low back pain in teens: number of hours spent on computer games, improperly worn backpacks, being overweight, and shoulder imbalance.
Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, September 2016