Adolescents can be particularly vulnerable to spine injuries mainly due
to a combination of high flexibility and low muscle strength
and control.
The competitive athlete and most individuals who exercise regularly or
maintain a level of fitness and core
stability control are less prone to spine injury and
problems due to the strength and flexibility of supporting structures.
Your physiotherapist can assist the resolution of any deficits in this
area.
Luckily, problems involving the lower lumbar spine are rare in athletes
and account for less than 10% of sports-related injuries. Injuries do
occur in contact sports and with repetitive strain sports.
Sports such as gymnastics, cricket fast bowlers, and tennis have a higher incidence of associated lumbar spine problems related to repetitive twisting and hyper-bending motions.
Spondylolisthesis is a major concern and need to be appropriately treated by a physiotherapist with a special interest in these type of injuries. Luckily, most injuries are minor, self-limited, and respond quickly to physiotherapy treatment.
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