Athlete chest and back pain

Chest, back and back pain are common diseases among young people and above, especially in countries with high industrial development, and the incidence can be as high as 20%. Prior to the evaluation, prevention, and treatment of chest and back pain, the primary focus should be on understanding what causes the symptoms. The previous sections have covered the causes of shoulder, neck, lower back pain for other reasons. But for athletes, the cause is often related to many factors. In addition to general factors, such as poor sleeping posture, lack of physical exercise, smoking, long-time sitting work and life, etc., issues including physical condition, anxious mentality for recovery, and the possibility of encountering injuries again need to be fully considered. In addition, athletes' chest, back and back pain are different from ordinary cases, mainly because the former are mostly caused by occasional heavy injuries. Of course, repetitive minor injuries can also cause the disease. The impact of this disease on athletes is more spiritual, especially for athletes who are playing. Because of the possible consequences of fear, many athletes deny or reduce the main complaint. These consequences include fear of losing status and value in the sports team. Therefore, each clinician should understand these factors in detail and establish a relationship of mutual trust, understanding and support with the athletes to facilitate the treatment. Otherwise, it will complicate the treatment and it will be difficult to receive satisfactory results. Directly affect its performance on the playing field.

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