Learn about Growth-Related Back Pain
Free parent's guide
The parent's guide to Growth-Related Back Pain
Protect your young athlete's growing spine, with a simple movement plan that eases back pain and prevents bigger problems.
- Why adolescent back pain should never be ignored
- The mobility and core routine that calms symptoms
- How to manage training load through growth spurts
- Hip and hamstring work that takes load off the spine
- Warning signs of a stress reaction to watch for
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Sound familiar?
If your young athlete is dealing with this…
Aching back after every training session
Morning stiffness that won't shift
Fear that pushing through could cause real damage
This free guide gives you a clear, evidence-based starting point so you can take action this week, without the guesswork.
What's inside the guide
A focused, no-fluff resource you can read in 15 minutes and act on the same day.
- Why adolescent back pain should never be ignored
- The mobility and core routine that calms symptoms
- How to manage training load through growth spurts
- Hip and hamstring work that takes load off the spine
- Warning signs of a stress reaction to watch for
"Finally a plan built for a growing body. We knew exactly what to do, and he was working back towards full training within weeks."
Parent of an academy footballer
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References
The research and guidance we drew on when writing this guide.
- Caine, D., DiFiori, J. and Maffulli, N. (2006) 'Physeal injuries in children's and youth sports: reasons for concern?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), pp. 749-760.
- Gabbett, T.J. (2016) 'The training-injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(5), pp. 273-280.
- Kamper, S.J., Yamato, T.P. and Williams, C.M. (2016) 'The prevalence, risk factors, prognosis and treatment for back pain in children and adolescents: an overview of systematic reviews', Best Practice and Research Clinical Rheumatology, 30(6), pp. 1021-1036.
- Lloyd, R.S., Cronin, J.B., Faigenbaum, A.D., et al. (2016) 'National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), pp. 1491-1509.
- Malina, R.M., Rogol, A.D., Cumming, S.P., Coelho e Silva, M.J. and Figueiredo, A.J. (2015) 'Biological maturation of youth athletes: assessment and implications', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(13), pp. 852-859.
- Peck, D.M. (1995) 'Apophyseal injuries in the young athlete', American Family Physician, 51(8), pp. 1891-1895.
- Sward, L. (1992) 'The thoracolumbar spine in young elite athletes: current concepts on the effects of physical training', Sports Medicine, 13(5), pp. 357-364.