http://www.spine-health.com/information/sports-pain The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/ask-a-doctor/exercise/teen-sport-injuries-should-be-treated-exercise-and-stretching <p><em>A physician answers patient questions about teenage sports injuries, specifically rehabilitation of the back due to a sports injury.</em></p> <div id="div-hr-doctor-advice"></div> <br/> <h2>Question: Should a Teenager Be Allowed to Play Sports After a Sports Injury?</h2> <p>My son is a 14-year-old high school freshman. He is a stellar athlete in both football and basketball. He is 6'2” and 200 lbs. In June 2002, he crashed into another basketball player and began experiencing significant back pain.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/ask-a-doctor/exercise/teen-sport-injuries-should-be-treated-exercise-and-stretching">read more</a></p> Exercise Disc Pain Lumbar Stabilization Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Sports Pain Stretching Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:58:06 -0800 Ben Parr 17755 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/s/sports-medicine <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/s/sports-medicine">read more</a></p> S Sports Medicine Sports Pain Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:54 -0800 spine-health 6267 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/tennis-and-back-pain <h2>How tennis causes back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>Front- and back-hand shots require a large amount of trunk rotation and twisting in the spine when playing tennis</p> </li> <li> <p>The tennis serve hyper-extends the lower back and can compress lumbar discs</p> </li> <li> <p>Back muscles must support continual sudden forward and lateral movements and start-and-stop motions during a game of tennis</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/tennis-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Back Pain Causes Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 984 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/golf-and-back-pain <h2>How golf causes low back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>The full golf swing (backswing and follow-through) rotates the spine with a lot of force and little control</p> </li> <li> <p>Lumbar spine muscles strain to help provide force for the golf swing</p> </li> <li> <p>Disc and facet joint loading increases to help provide force for the golf swing</p> </li> <li> <p>Bending over to pick up the golf bag and carrying it can strain muscles</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/golf-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Lower Back Pain Causes Lumbar Spine Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 979 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/skiing-and-back-pain <h2>How skiing causes back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>While skiing, back muscles are used to keep the body in the proper form and to carry heavy equipment</p> </li> <li> <p>Falling while skiing can jar, twist or otherwise stress the spine</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Preventing back pain and sports injuries from skiing</h2> <ul><li> <p>Begin exercising to prepare for skiing at least six weeks before getting on the ski slopes</p> </li> <li> <p>Always take one warm-up run down the easiest hill each time you begin skiing</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/skiing-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Back Exercises Back Pain Causes Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 981 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/golf-and-low-back-pain <h2>Playing golf can cause low back pain</h2> <br/> Golf—one of America’s all-time favorite sports—is becoming more popular than ever. The increased popularity of golf may be due to demographics, with baby boomers having more time and disposable income, and may be due to the fact that technology is producing golf equipment that makes the game easier. Whatever the reason, golf is certainly enjoying a surge of popularity. <p>However, like any other sport, golf can produce injuries to the low back and spine.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/golf-and-low-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Lower Back Pain Causes Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 968 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/swimming-and-back-pain <h2>How swimming causes back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>Lower back can remain hyper-extended during front strokes (the crawl or breaststroke) while swimming</p> </li> <li> <p>Upper spine (neck) may be jerked backward repetitively during front strokes while taking breaths when swimming</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Preventing back pain from swimming</h2> <ul><li> <p>Use proper form for front strokes while swimming; keep body level in the water (hold lower abdominal muscles up and in) and keep the head straight rather than lifted</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/swimming-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Back Pain Causes Lower Back Pain Causes Sports Pain Swimming Upper Back Pain Causes Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 983 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/bicycling-and-back-pain <h2>How biking can cause back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>Little conditioning is provided to the back muscles by bicycling</p> </li> <li> <p>Back posture on the bicycle can strain the lower back (a result of the lumbar spine flexing or pulling up) or the upper back (a result of the neck arching back)</p> </li> <li> <p>Rough terrain increases jarring and compression to the spine, which can cause back pain</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/bicycling-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Sports Pain Stretching Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 977 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/running-and-back-pain <h2>How running causes back pain</h2> <ul><li> <p>Back muscles work to keep the body upright and in good posture during the duration of the run</p> </li> <li> <p>Joints and discs are jarred and compressed by the force of the body leaving the ground and landing on every stride when running or jogging</p> </li> </ul><h2>Preventing back pain and sports injuries from running</h2> <ul><li> <p>Wear top-quality cushioned running shoes</p> </li> <li> <p>Run on softer surfaces (grass or padded track)</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/running-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Back Exercises running Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 980 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/sport-injuries-back-injuries-and-back-pain <h2>Types of sports injuries causing back pain</h2> <p>Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and sports are one approach many people choose to get their exercise. For people with back pain, sports can still be a viable option if they pay attention to their back. For others, knowing the type of strain sports place on the back may help prevent a back injury. This article gives specific information about sports injuries and back pain from bicycling, weight lifting, running, swimming, skiing, golf and tennis.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/sport-injuries-back-injuries-and-back-pain">read more</a></p> Pain Back Injury Back Pain Causes Back Pain Types Cervical Spine Sports Pain Stretching Thoracic Spine exercise-related-information massage-therapy-related-information neck-pain-causes spondylolisthesis-related-information upper-back-pain-symptoms-and-diagnosis yoga-pilates-tai-chi-related-information Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 982 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/preventing-low-back-pain-golf <p>As with so many health conditions, a little effort to prevent back injury and low back pain goes a long way. Four key areas of prevention for the sport of golf include: warm-up, swing, bio-mechanics, and carrying the golf bag.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pain/preventing-low-back-pain-golf">read more</a></p> Pain Lower Back Pain Treatment Sports Pain Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:16 -0800 spine-health 970 at http://www.spine-health.com