Original Research

Frequency Muscle and Joint Pains and Its Association with Insomnia and Hand Grip Strength Among Middle Aged Women

Arzoo Nawaz1
University of Lahore
Sidra Anjum2
Riphah International Islamic University, Lahore
Faraz Ahmad1
University of Lahore

✉ Correspondence: Arzoo Nawaz Email: 786.arzoo.nawaz@gmail.com

DOI https://doi.org/10.70302/jpsim.v2i4.2169
Volume: 2, Issue 4 Pages: 312–315 Published: 14 Dec 2021
Received: 09 Aug 2021 Accepted: 12 Dec 2021 Published Online: 14 Dec 2021

Abstract

Objective

In menopause transition the muscles and joint pains are commonly experienced by women of middle age however the mechanism behind this not accurately known. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of muscle and joint pains and its association with insomnia and hand grip strength among middle aged women.

Methods

A cross sectional study design was conducted on 171 middle aged women who had complaint of muscle and joint pain. MenQol questionnaire was used. Characteristics regarding menopausal symptoms which include vasomotor, psychosocial, physical and sexual domains were assessed. Hand Grip Dynamometer was used to check the muscle strength. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0.

Results

The results showed a notable proportion of women that remained troubled by muscle and joint pains with 17% who are troubled by 1-2 times a week, 42.7% who had problem 3-4 times a week and 40.4% who had pain sensations almost every day. Hence a significant association was proved among muscle and joint aches with sleep difficulty (P-Value .001) and hand grip strength (P-Value .001).

Conclusion

There is a significant prevalence of muscle and joint aches among women of middle aged. Factors independently associated with these symptoms are insomnia and grip strength. In this population management of insomnia may lead to improvement in muscle and joint pains which in turn might help to restore had grip strength. On the other hand treatment of hand pain might decrease insomnia along with improvement in the grip strength.

Keywords
Middle aged Arthralgia Myalgia Hand Grip Strength

How to Cite This Article

Nawaz A, Anjum S, Ahmad F. Frequency Muscle and Joint Pains and Its Association with Insomnia and Hand Grip Strength Among Middle Aged Women. J Pak Soc Intern Med. 2021;2(4):312–315. doi:10.70302/jpsim.v2i4.2169

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Conflict of Interest

All authors declare no competing interests.

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No specific funding was received for this research.

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