International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

Abstract

This study examines lower back pain among Malaysian non-medical workers and its link to poor sitting posture. The frequency of lower back discomfort, sitting posture habits, and potential contributing factors in this population are examined to improve workplace well-being and productivity. This study could inform ergonomic health therapies, policies, and practices. A detailed survey of 385 non-medical personnel yields critical findings. The statistics show that 90.1% of respondents reported lower back discomfort in the prior six months. Back discomfort frequency varied, with 37.1% reporting weekly and 31.7% monthly. Importantly, the study links poor sitting position to lower back discomfort. Leaning forward or slouching increased back pain, emphasizing the necessity of appropriate sitting posture. The consequences of these discoveries are broad. Workplace ergonomics should include good seating posture teaching and ergonomic furniture. Healthcare providers can customize solutions to non-medical employees' needs, while lawmakers can include ergonomics into workplace legislation to protect workers. The study also guides future research. Cross-cultural and longitudinal research may reveal cultural differences in ergonomic practices and the long-term repercussions of bad sitting positions. The financial impact of ergonomic improvements and psychosocial factors on sitting posture and lower back pain needs additional study. Thus, this study supports the growing need for employee-centric workplaces. Stakeholders can work together to promote ergonomic knowledge, interventions, and regulations that improve workplace health and productivity by understanding the substantial link between poor sitting posture and lower back pain. The research emphasizes proactive lower back pain management, improving non-medical workers' work lives.