Back Problems in Aviators

1. Age

2. Total Flying Hours

less than 500 hrs 500 to 5000 hrs 5000 to 10000 hrs 10000 and above hrs

3. Average Hrs of Flying / day

4. Did you ever have

Neck Pain Back Pain Any other spinal Problem Only minimal Back Pain No, Never had any pain

In case you never had pain please go to question no. 9 directly

5. Extent of Pain

Only occasional pain - subsided at rest Pain required medication Pain lead to admission in hospital Pain treated with surgery

6. Aggravating Factors

Flying long duration sorties Disturbed time schedule Uncomfortable cockpit environment like seat, controls, displays etc Lack of physical exercise None of the above

7. What was the duration of pain

Less than one week About a month Few months Always have lingering pain

8. What tends to relieve the pain

Good posture in cockpit Rest after flight Good diet All of the above

9. Which physical activity due you perform

Brisk walking or jogging Treadmill or Gym Swimming Yoga stretching exercises at home

10. Any Suggestions

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