HUBUNGAN DURASI DUDUK DENGAN KEJADIAN LOW BACK PAIN (MYOGENIC) PADA SISWA SMA NEGERI 3 MALANG

One of the musculoskeletal disorders caused by poor posture is low back pain (LBP). Low back pain is pain that occurs in the lower back due to excessive activity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2023 low back pain (LBP) is a cause of disability globally across all ages and genders, representing 8% of all estimated global Years Lived With Disability (YLD) in 2020. Prolonged sitting duration and with incorrect positions can cause low back pain. A significant problem associated with prolonged sitting during work activities is muscle and spinal fatigue caused by improper posture that lasts for a long time. The method in this study uses an analytical observational with a Cross Sectional approach. The population in the study was 64 people. The sampling technique used a Random Sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a VAS measuring tool, and the waiting time item on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The statistical test in this study using ChiSquare found a significant relationship between sitting duration and the incidence of low back pain (p = 0.008). It was concluded that there is a relationship between sitting duration and the incidence of low back pain (Myogenic) in students of SMA Negeri 3 Malang.