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Table 4 Unadjusted mean (standard deviation) VAS scores for each body region in the LBP group

From: The effect of a lumbar support pillow on lumbar posture and comfort during a prolonged seated task

LBP group

Discomfort VAS (out of 100 mm)

Location

Baseline (mm)

Standard chair (mm)

Lumbar support (mm)

Neck

11.5 (19.1)

8.7 (10.4)

4.6 (7.0)

Upper Back

6.6 (10.1)

13.8 (20.4)

7.5 (10.7)

Mid Back

12.0 (11.0)

10.6 (9.7)

8.6 (8.1)

Low Back

25.0 (21.1)

19.7 (13.1)

17.7 (17.4)

Buttocks

6.6 (9.1)

10.2 (17.0)

5.3 (8.2)

Thighs

5.3 (13.6)

6.1 (17.5)

3.5 (8.1)

Lower Legs

2.1 (3.2)

6.5 (17.6)

6.1 (14.9)