The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Oct 1999
Low back pain and disability in older women: independent association with difficulty but not inability to perform daily activities.
Low back pain is a highly prevalent chronic condition, yet little is known about the disabling effects of this common problem in older adults. This study examines the relationship between the presence and severity of low back pain and disability in older women. ⋯ There was a strong association between back pain and functional difficulties in older women, pointing to the need for further research using longitudinal methods.