Low Back Pain & Pars Fractures In Volleyball Players

If you play Volleyball or know someone that does, this is the ideal Blog to send out. In Volleyball, 30-60% players will experience low back pain in their career. This is more seen in female players than males, and the chances of Low Back Pain are much higher if you practice all year round and/or work with an elite club. 

A growing injury in Volleyball players is the Pars Fracture. Mostly seen in Gymnasts and Baseball players, Volleyball players have been experiencing more back pain that travels down the leg and foot, and making it painful to lay down, sit and walk. Why is this happening? 

Lots of Extension Movement + Poor Mobility in Body + Poor Recovery. 

More extension movement is seen with year round work without time off. Poor mobility can be seen in hips, ankles, and core deficiency. Poor recovery is seen with inadequate sleep, and not getting enough nutrients to bounce back on. 

All of this leads to higher risk of Pars fracture. 

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