Abstract

Low back pain (LBP) is a global problem, being the highest contributor of years lived with disability (YLDs) worldwide. The majority of research on LBP has concerned management strategies; however, given the small effect sizes of current interventions, a better understanding of the factors associated with the prevalence and risk of developing LBP is needed to guide future intervention strategies. Aim and objectives:- The aim of this study was to investigate if vitamin D levels are associated with the prevalence and risk of LBP and if serum levels of vitamin D correlate with pain intensity in patients with LBP. Material and methods:- This study was done prospectively in the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Centre in J. A. Group of Hospitals, Gwalior (M.P.) The cases were selected on random basis from those having low back pain. 100 patients (young adults with back pain) were selected on O.P.D. basis for the study. Result and conclusion:- The study concluded that vitamin D supplementation could have a role to play in the management of chronic low back pain. This study shows that vitamin-D supplementation has a role in the improvement of pain and disability in patients with LBP in addition to the normalization of serum levels

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