A Path Analysis of the Effects of Biopsychosocial Factors on the Onset of Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Office Workers

Three risk factors were identified to predict onset LBP, including history of LBP, frequency of rest breaks, and psychological demand. Each factor had direct effects on the development of LBP. Also, history of LBP and frequency of rest breaks had indirect effects on LBP that were mediated through psychological demand.