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My 14-year old son is showing early promise as a golfer. His doctor diagnosed low back pain as spondylolysis. Could this be caused by golfing?
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Spondylolysis is a fracture of the bone that holds the upper and lower facet joints of the spine together. The place where the separation occurs is called the pars interarticularis.
Research shows a direct link between strenuous, intense sports activities and spondylolysis. Doctors think fatigue fracture is the most likely cause of spondylolysis. Athletes between ages 5 and 15 are affected most often.
Early treatment is the key to healing this bone defect.
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