Nonaka Back Pain Clinic (Osaka Clinic: Osaka City, Tokyo Clinic: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Medical Corporation Souyuukai Chairman: Yasuyuki Nonaka) conducted a survey on "fathers' back pain" targeting men and women in their 20s to 50s with fathers in their 60s or older.
Have you ever felt anxious about your father's aging after seeing him rub his lower back or walk more slowly during a visit?
Back pain in the elderly not only robs them of opportunities for outings and hobbies, but if left unaddressed, can also lead directly to bedridden conditions and increased caregiving risks. However, many seniors give up on fundamental treatment, believing it is an inevitable part of aging or wanting to avoid major surgery or hospitalization.
How do the children's generation perceive their fathers' back pain, and what solutions or support do they want to provide as a form of "filial piety" (parental care)?
Nonaka Back Pain Clinic (https://nonaka-lc.com/) surveyed men and women in their 20s to 50s whose fathers are over 60.
Survey Overview: - Period: April 28, 2026 – April 29, 2026 - Method: Internet survey via PRIZMA - Sample: 1,005 people - Source: Nonaka Back Pain Clinic
Nearly 50% of fathers suffer from back pain: When asked, "Does your father complain of back pain or seem to be in pain?" about half answered "frequently" (18.6%) or "sometimes" (30.6%).
Concerns over "Impact on Daily Life" and "Future Caregiving Burden": Those who observed back pain cited the following concerns: - Impact on daily movements like walking and stairs (43.5%) - Increase in future caregiving burden (37.9%) - Progression and worsening of pain (36.6%)
Support for Healthspan is Important "Filial Piety": When asked when they feel anxious about their parent's healthspan, the most common answer was "when they start walking slowly" (34.2%). About 90% consider supporting their parents' health "very important" (35.5%) or "somewhat important" (53.2%) as an act of filial piety.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey