Lower Back Pain?

[gymdd]

Couldn't find a more suitable forum for this. One of my DDs and a couple other girls at her gym have lower back issues. For my DD, she had it for her first competition year then she didnt have it for half her second year then it came back! It hurts when she does bridges, front limbers/walkovers, and seal stretches. Any ideas of what it might be and how to stop it?

 

[gymnastbeth]

She can't be diagnosed over the internet, best bet is to take her to a doctor. Might not be anything too bad, but back pain can be really serious. For now, she should just not do things that hurt it.

 

[gymnastgets10]

She can't be diagnosed over the internet, best bet is to take her to a doctor. Might not be anything too bad, but back pain can be really serious. For now, she should just not do things that hurt it.

Totally agree with this. Also, if several girls at the gym are experiencing the same kind of pain, you might want to bring it up with the coaches and ask them to consider changing the training/conditioning at the gym a little to protect the girls' backs. Back pain stinks!!!

 

[fliptwisttwirl]

A couple things you can do..
*Have her ice it on days when it hurts after practice. (Not before!)
*Take Ibuprofen before workout..I don't know if she's old enough to but that always helps me.
*Make sure when she does her skills (especially handstands) that she isn't arching and letting her tummy out because that can put alot of unnecessary pressure on her back.

Hope this helps!

 

[gymdd]

Thanks guys! ^^^^ gave me an idea that it might be to much pressure being put on it. I'll check with the doctor still though.

 

[bogwoppit]

Please do not give medical advice on the CB.

Please check any kind of back pain with the doctor.

A couple things you can do..
*Have her ice it on days when it hurts after practice. (Not before!)
*Take Ibuprofen before workout..I don't know if she's old enough to but that always helps me.
*Make sure when she does her skills (especially handstands) that she isn't arching and letting her tummy out because that can put alot of unnecessary pressure on her back.

Hope this helps!

 

[coachmolly]

The first step is to check with a doctor. It's probably not anything serious, but if there are serious deficiencies in the conditioning program, it could present a problem long term. A doctor will be able to recommend the best treatment, and could also probably help develop a plan to strengthen the area to avoid future problems.

 

[BlairBob]

I'd prioritize a sports doctor or PT instead of a general doctor. Or you might get the "take aspirin and stop what you're doing" speech.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

i thought is was "tylenol"...

 

[Kiwi]

You could also look into St John Neuromuscular Therapy. My DD is finding it very helpful.

 

[coachcasie]

A couple things you can do..
*Have her ice it on days when it hurts after practice. (Not before!)
*Take Ibuprofen before workout..I don't know if she's old enough to but that always helps me.
*Make sure when she does her skills (especially handstands) that she isn't arching and letting her tummy out because that can put alot of unnecessary pressure on her back.

Hope this helps!

DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILD ANY DRUGS!!!

Drugs only cover the real problem and would eventually make it worse.

 

[CoachGoofy]

Talk to her doctor about medications, braces, anything else you are considering. Back pain is something to *always* get checked out.

 

[niklum]

I agree with everyone else who says to see a doctor - and make sure it isn't a GP or pediatrician. They're notorious for saying to rest it for a week without looking more deeply into the matter.

What concerns me most is that a few of the girls are experiencing lower back pain. This indicates to me that there's some kind of weakness in their core conditioning, or perhaps they're being allowed to arch from the waist when doing backbends rather than stretching up and back, thereby dispersing the stress along the entire back rather than on a single point. I'm always concerned when there seems to be a "typical" injury in a certain gym. It tends to mean that something is being overlooked in the training regimen.

 

[wallinbl]

DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILD ANY DRUGS!!!

Drugs only cover the real problem and would eventually make it worse.

Analgesics mask or change your perception of pain, which can "cover" a problem. Anti-inflammatories (which Ibuprofen is one) serve a useful purpose. That said, go see a specialist, and please don't relate my comments to your child's specific situation.