Lower Back Pain in young Adults:

Lower back pain in young adults and teens is becoming a common injury seen by GPs and Osteopaths/Physical therapists, it accounts for 5-8% of athletic injuries 3. It is a common misconception that lower back pain is only seen in adults and only relates to age or arthritis. To date there is on-going research to determine the risk factors in developing lower back pain at a young age and the effect this has on developing chronic lower back pain into adulthood. Studies have shown that (1), growth spurt, tight hamstrings or quadriceps, smoking and increased levels of sport may all contribute. There is a significant difference between the causes of LBP in young people compared to adults 2). There are many causes of LBP: Disc degeneration, herniation, annular tear, facet joint wear, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, soft tissue damage, etc Young adults were found to have a much higher incidence of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis (a small fracture in the vertebra, with or without slippage.) than adults 2 Early and correct diagnosis is essential when treating lower back pain as the courses of treatment vary depending on the injury. The on-going management of LBP may help reduce the incidence of carrying the injury into adulthood. Physical therapy and a good strengthening program have been proved to be essential treatment for many teens suffering from LBP. (4).
References:
1- Risk Factors for the Development of Low Back Pain in Adolescence Debbie Ehrmann Feldman 1 , 2 Ian Shrier 1 Michel Rossignol 1 an Lucien Abenhaim 1 1Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies, SMBD Jewish General Hospital, and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 2Groupe de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Sant, Universit de Montral, Montral, Qubec, Canada. Accepted November 7, 2000 2 - January 1995, Back Pain in Young AthletesSignificant Differences From Adults in Causes and Patterns, Lyle J. Micheli, MD; Robert Wood, MD Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1995;149(1):15-18. doi:10.1001/archpedi.1995.02170130017004 3 - Sports Med. 1991 Dec;12(6):394-406.Low back pain in young athletes. A practical approach., Harvey J, Tanner S. 4 - Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012 February; 7(1): 101108, LOW BACK PAIN IN A COMPETITIVE CRICKET ATHLETE, Justin Merlino, M Ap Sc( Physio)1 and Jack Perisa, M Ap Sc (Physio)1

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The first 90min treatment will include an initial assessment by our Sports Injury Clinic team. This will include an injury assessment by Sophie Hunt, Osteopath and/or a Biomechanics & functional movement screening with our Biomechanics Coach to determine any underlying factors that may have predisposed injury. We are able to prescribe exercise and strength and condition programmes that can reduce frequency of injury. Recovery & maintenance plans may include Osteopathy, Sports & Remedial Massage, Manipulation, Soft Tissue Work, Biomechanical Assessment & Correction, Exercise Prescription, Athletic & KinesioTaping. This will be discussed with you at the start of any program and can be changed as your recovery progresses. Each session will last approx 45mins - 1hour and may include more than one therapy, depending upon the most suitable action plan.

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