Incidence of Low Back Pain in Software Engineers Using Nordic and Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire

Mohd Fahad Khurshid Malik, Vijendra Rajguru, Pranjal Grover

Abstract: Software engineers are particularly vulnerable to low back pain (LBP) because of their extended computer-based work hours. LBP is a common occupational issue among individuals subjected to prolonged static postures, repetitive tasks, and poor ergonomics. Using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire, this study sought to ascertain the prevalence of LBP and accompanying impairment among software engineers and to correlate these results to specific demographic and occupational variables. 150 software engineers in the Mumbai and Thane region, ages 22 to 45, with at least one year of experience, participated in a cross-sectional study. 51.3% of people had LBP, and 16% said they had experienced symptoms in the seven days prior. 25.97% of people with LBP had mild disability, 3.90% had substantial disability, and 70.13% had no disability as all. As a result, LBP was prevalent but often linked to little functional impairment, though some had already shown signs of disability. among order to lessen and stop the progression of LBP among software engineers, the study promotes ergonomic optimization, posture instruction, activity breaks, and early physiotherapy-based therapies. It highlights modifiable occupational factors such extended sitting, bad posture, and insufficient breaks.

Keywords: Low Back Pain, Software Development Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire

How to Cite?: Mohd Fahad Khurshid Malik, Vijendra Rajguru, Pranjal Grover, "Incidence of Low Back Pain in Software Engineers Using Nordic and Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 683-686, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251209090617, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251209090617