Axial Low Back Pain in Elite Athletes
Andrew Z Mo1, Joseph P Gjolaj1
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 Northwest 14th Street, 12th Floor, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
Abstract:
Back pain in sport is a common complaint and seen by athletes, trainers, and treating physicians. Although there are a multitude of pain generators, mechanical sources are most common. Certain sports can lead to increased mechanical and axial loading, such as competitive weightlifting and football. Common mechanical causes of pain include disk herniation and spondylolysis. Patients typically respond to early identification and conservative treatment. In others, surgical intervention is required to provide stability and prevent long-term sequelae.
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