Adolescent Back Pain

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What is Adolescent Back Pain?

Adolescent back pain is a common issue, affecting young people between 10 and 19 years old. The condition can arise due to various factors, including prolonged sitting, poor posture, and psychological stress. It shares many similarities with adult back pain but requires specific consideration due to ongoing growth and development.

Adolescent Back Pain Statistics

The prevalence of adolescent back pain ranges from 30% to 70%, with studies highlighting a strong link between adolescent back pain and chronic back pain in adulthood. Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Adolescent Back Pain Anatomy

The spine consists of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, muscles, and ligaments, all working together to support and provide mobility to the body.

Key areas involved in back pain include the paraspinal muscles, vertebral bodies, and intervertebral discs.

Adolescent Back Pain
Signs & Symptoms

Localized pain in the thoracic or lumbar spine.

Pain aggravated by movement, particularly flexion or extension.

Muscle tightness, stiffness, and sometimes radiating pain.

Causes of Adolescent Back Pain

Muscle overuse or strain due to sports, poor posture, or heavy backpack use.

Bone-related issues like spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Disc-related problems such as herniation.

Risk Factors for Adolescent Back Pain

Participation in high-impact sports.

Participation in high-impact sports.

Psychosocial stress and poor posture.

Rapid growth during puberty.

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Prevalence of Adolescent Back Pain

Back pain is increasingly common during adolescence, particularly in those aged 15-19.

Assessment & Diagnosis of Adolescent Back Pain

Diagnosis involves a thorough physical exam, patient history, and possibly imaging tests like MRI or radiographs to rule out serious conditions.

Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy for Adolescent Back Pain

Effective treatments include back education, specific exercises, manual therapy, and therapeutic physical conditioning.

Preventative measures focus on proper posture, core strengthening, and appropriate backpack use.

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Adolescent Back Pain FAQs

What causes adolescent back pain?

Adolescent back pain can be caused by muscle strain, poor posture, heavy backpacks, and sports-related injuries.

How is adolescent back pain treated?

Treatment typically involves physiotherapy, including exercises, posture correction, and manual therapy.

Can adolescent back pain lead to chronic pain?

Yes, adolescent back pain can persist into adulthood, especially if not properly managed.

Adolescent Back Pain References

Jones G, Macfarlane G. Epidemiology of low back pain in children and adolescents. Archives of Disease in Childhood

Pellisé F, et al. Prevalence of Low Back Pain in Adolescents. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Jeffries L, et al. Epidemiology of Adolescent Spinal Pain. Spine Journal