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Abstract

Background: Neck and back pain are prevalent occupational health issues that affect sedentary workers, including bank employees. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are known to compromise both the quality of life and workplace productivity. Bank workers, often engaged in long hours of sitting, are particularly vulnerable to these conditions. The chronic nature of such pain can lead to significant physical and psychological distress, highlighting the need for effective prevention and management strategies in this population.
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck and back pain among bank employees and to explore the correlation between neck disability and back functional impairment. Understanding the relationship between these conditions can aid in the development of targeted interventions to alleviate symptoms and enhance the well-being of affected employees.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 100 bank employees, aged between 23 and 60 years, who volunteered for the study. Participants completed a structured questionnaire that included validated tools such as the Neck Disability Index (NDI), Back Pain Functional Scale (BPFS), and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the severity of neck and back pain. The data collected were analyzed using the SPSS v21 software, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was calculated to determine the relationship between NDI and BPFS scores.
Results: Out of the 100 participants, 66% reported experiencing both neck and back pain, 7% reported only neck pain, and 8% had only back pain. The majority of participants reported mild disability related to their condition. A significant negative correlation was found between the NDI and BPFS scores (r = -0.617, p = 0.031), suggesting that greater neck disability was associated with poorer back function.
Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of neck and back pain among bank employees, with a significant inverse relationship between neck disability and back function. These findings underscore the importance of implementing preventive measures, such as ergonomic interventions and physiotherapy programs, to address and mitigate the impact of musculoskeletal disorders in sedentary workers. Effective management strategies are essential to improve the overall health and productivity of this at-risk group.