Overview
Chronic low back negatively impacts upon physical and mental quality of life. The relationship between pain, physical function and physical activity levels has been largely studied in low back pain. However the impact of leisure activities on the quality of life of patients with low back pain is unknown. In other patient populations, a high engagement with leisure activities has been associated with better health-related quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Diagnosis of chronic low back pain by a physician, defined as pain located in the lumbar region (between the lower edge of the sides and the gluteal fold) that is persistent or recurrent for at least 12 weeks.
- Ability to complete questionnaires in French, informed consent.
- Signed informed consent before any participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recent lumbar surgery (\< 6 months) or current surgical indication.
- Severe neurological condition (stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, head injury, etc.), active cancer, pregnancy.
- Severe psychiatric condition.
- Participation in another clinical trial within the last 6 months.
- Inability to understand French or to complete the questionnaires independently.
- Refusal to participate.
- Refusal to sign the informed consent form.
