Epidemiology of spinal pain in a population of schoolchildren from Spain.

Introduction: Spinal pain is one of the main reasons for seeking care; it usually appears during school age, increases with age, and is related to certain risk factors. The objective of this study is to analyze the prevalence of spinal pain among schoolchildren and examine associated factors.

Population And Methods: Cross-sectional study with a questionnaire administered to schoolchildren aged 9-11 years.