EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF NECK AND LOW BACK PAIN PREVALENCE IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of neck pain and back pain in professionals whose primary work activity is related to playing musical instruments. Method: A non-randomized quantitative cross-sectional clinical study was conducted, where data were collected through an online questionnaire. Results: Out of the 98 participating musicians, the majority (73.5%) were male, with an average age of 33. Approximately 70% of participants reported experiencing some type of pain, with back pain (20.4%), neck pain (14.3%), and the coexistence of both conditions (36.7%) being the most frequent complaints. The most common musical instruments were the guitar (19.4%), followed by the piano (11.2%), drums (8.2%), and keyboard (7.1%). Interestingly, most musicians (61.2%) did not warm up before practicing music. Conclusions: This study confirms that musicians face a significantly higher risk of developing neck and back pain than the general population, corroborating previous findings. Factors such as gender, weight, duration of musical practice, and age play complex roles in the manifestation of these pains, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies for this community. Level of Evidence IV; Retrospective Observational Study.

Keywords

• Prevalence
• Neck pain
• Low Back Pain
• Music