Table 3 Unadjusted mean (standard deviation) VAS scores for each body region in the healthy group
From: The effect of a lumbar support pillow on lumbar posture and comfort during a prolonged seated task
Healthy group (No LBP) | Discomfort VAS (out of 100 mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Location | Baseline (mm) | Standard chair (mm) | Lumbar support (mm) |
Neck | 2.3 (5.5) | 2.6 (4.7) | 8.3 (18.0) |
Upper Back | 2.0 (4.1) | 5.4 (7.0) | 7.0 (15.0) |
Mid Back | 2.1 (4.2) | 4.8 (7.4) | 5.9 (9.8) |
Low Back | 2.9 (5.1) | 4.5 (7.8) | 4.5 (8.1) |
Buttocks | 1.4 (4.2) | 4.5 (8.3) | 4.2 (6.0) |
Thighs | 1.6 (4.8) | 2.9 (7.1) | 1.6 (2.9) |
Lower Legs | 0.8 (1.6) | 1.5 (4.1) | 1.4 (3.4) |