Low Back Pain in Athletes.
Javad Mortazavi1, Jayran Zebardast2, Babak Mirzashahi1
1Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 9, 2015
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) in athletes often stems from degenerative disc disease or spondylolysis. While conservative treatments are common, surgical intervention is reserved for cases unresponsive to non-operative management.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Low back pain (LBP) is prevalent in athletes, presenting diverse diagnostic challenges.
- Clinicians must consider both spinal and extra-spinal origins of LBP in athletic populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on low back pain in athletes.
- To identify common causes and treatment considerations for LBP in athletes.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted from 1951 to 2013.
- Searches included major databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, etc.) using keywords 'Low Back Pain' and 'Athletes'.
Main Results:
- Degenerative disc disease and spondylolysis (with or without listhesis) are the most frequent spinal causes of LBP in athletes.
- Most athletes achieve positive outcomes with conservative treatment; surgery is indicated for treatment failures.
Conclusions:
- The primary concern for athletes with LBP is achieving return to play at their previous activity level.
- Current literature lacks sufficient evidence to establish optimal return-to-play timelines post-treatment.
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