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    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Low back pain is infrequent in athletes but can significantly impede performance.
    • Specific sports may involve direct trauma or hyperlordotic positions contributing to back pain.
    • Overuse injuries, particularly strains and sprains of paravertebral muscles and ligaments, are the most prevalent cause.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the common causes of low back pain in athletes.
    • To describe the diagnostic process for athletic low back pain.
    • To detail the recommended treatment protocols for overuse-induced low back pain in athletes.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis relies on patient history, exclusion of systemic diseases, and physical examination.
    • Imaging studies such as X-rays, myelograms, and bone scans may be utilized if necessary.
    • Treatment follows a sequential approach starting with conservative measures.

    Main Results:

    • Overuse injuries are the primary etiology of low back pain in this population.
    • Delayed onset of pain and muscle spasm (24+ hours) is characteristic of these injuries.
    • A structured treatment plan leads to recovery and return to normal function.

    Conclusions:

    • Low back pain in athletes necessitates a thorough diagnostic evaluation to rule out serious conditions.
    • Overuse injuries require a phased treatment strategy, progressing from rest and ice to active rehabilitation.
    • Effective management restores spinal function and allows athletes to resume participation safely.