Children and teenagers are often extremely active.
Between school sports, club teams, practices, strength training, tournaments, and recreational activities, young athletes may put significant stress on their backs.
What Can Cause Back Pain in Young Athletes?
Musculoskeletal back discomfort may be associated with:
Sports such as gymnastics, hockey, football, tennis, golf, wrestling, volleyball, and dance can all place different demands on the spine.
Should Kids Have Back Pain?
Temporary muscle soreness can occur after strenuous activity.
However, recurring or persistent back pain in a child should not automatically be dismissed.
If the athlete repeatedly complains about back pain, avoids movements, or has symptoms that interfere with sports or everyday activities, evaluation is appropriate.
How May Chiropractic Care Help?
A chiropractor can assess:
Treatment may include chiropractic care, mobility exercises, stretching, strengthening, and recommendations for activity.
When Should Parents Seek Medical Evaluation?
More significant symptoms, including severe pain, neurological changes, weakness, numbness, unexplained fever, significant trauma, or pain that wakes the child repeatedly at night, should receive appropriate medical evaluation.
IllumINNATE helps families throughout Fargo, West Fargo, and Horace address musculoskeletal concerns that may be keeping young athletes from moving comfortably.