Back pain as a result of overuse or over-training is a common complaint amongst athletes involved in repetitive running, twisting, kicking, striking, throwing and contact sports. It often correlates with a rapid change in activity or increase in training load in the younger athlete.
Common overuse Back injuries treated by Elite Physiotherapists include:
Overuse Injuries will almost always have a multitude of contributing factors. It is often a number of these factors that collectively cause a gradual onset of pain to the point where it becomes too sore for the athlete to train or compete.
It is vital that all aspects are accurately identified and addressed in order to successfully settle your pain, fast-track your recovery, and avoid the risk of further injury or prolonged time off sport - the wrong management can set you back a long way.
Common contributing factors include:
For more information on these conditions or factors, or on other less common overuse back injuries also treated by Elite Physiotherapists, Call Us Now on 3394 4489 to make an appointment or request to speak to one of our friendly Physiotherapists for more detailed advice related to your injury.
