Low back pain is a frequent challenge for athletes who place high demands on their bodies, especially gymnasts, CrossFit athletes, golfers, climbers, and those involved in team sports. These athletes often combine heavy loading, explosive power, rotation, and end-range positions — all of which require the spine to transfer force efficiently. When mobility, strength, or timing breaks down in the hips, core, or upper body, the low back is often forced to compensate, leading to pain that can linger or flare with training.
Each sport places unique stresses on the lumbar spine. Gymnasts repeatedly load the back into extension and rotation, CrossFit athletes combine high volume with heavy lifts, golfers generate powerful rotational forces, climbers rely on sustained tension and asymmetrical positions, and team sport athletes sprint, cut, and absorb contact. Addressing low back pain in these athletes requires more than generic core exercises — it starts with a detailed movement and sport-specific assessment. At Mend Colorado, treatment blends hands-on care, including spinal manipulation and dry needling, with targeted mobility, strength, and control work designed to restore efficient force transfer and build tolerance to sport demands.
For athletes, true recovery means returning to training without hesitation and trusting their body under load. By identifying the root contributors to low back pain and progressively rebuilding capacity, athletes can not only resolve current symptoms but reduce the risk of recurrence. Our goal is to keep athletes moving confidently, performing at a high level, and staying healthy through the demands of their sport.
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