LOWER BACK
INJURIES
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I have calculated that there are 4 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
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Spondylolisthesis is caused by the slipping of vertebrae in your back (small bones in your spine) causing your back to be out of alignment and can lead to other serious injuries.
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If you believe you have spondylolithesis and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Visit the Self-Help Shop to start your recovery today!
Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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If you get...
LOCALISED PAIN
Pain in your lower back
TENDERNESS
In your lower back
PAIN ON MOVEMENT
While walking or standing
REFERRED PAIN
Referred pain in your glutes and thighs
NEURAL SYMPTOMS - SCIATCA
Numbness and tingling into your legs
LOSS OF FUNCTION
Stiffness in your legs and back
WEAKNESS
In your lower back and legs
EXTRA INFO
Some people may not have symptoms
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
Common in...
(Click image for examples)
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.