摘要:Introduction. Trackand fieldevents are a highly competitive and intense sport. Athletics playerscommonly suffer from low back pain, which is often the result of the repetitive loading and lateral movementthat occurs during performance of the sport. These forces can cause injuries such as stress fractures, musclespasms, and even disc herniation. Many of these injuries can be prevented with sports chiropractic. The goal ofthis study was to identify the effects of sports chiropractic on the primary prevention of low back pain amongtrack and field Players.Methods. Seventeen players from the Sharkia club were divided into two groups: Experimental (n = 9)and Control (n = 8). Each group trained four times a week for ten weeks, with all training modalities performedat each session. Parameters assessed were height, weight, training experience, and low back pain. All subjectswere free of any disorders known to affect performance, such as bone fractures, osteoporosis, diabetes, orcardiovascular disease, and had not undergone recent surgery. The participants did not report the use of any anti-seizure drugs, alcohol, cocaine, or cigarettes. All participants were fully apprised of the aims of the study andgave informed consent before participation. The measurement procedures were in accord with ethical humanexperimentation.Results. The results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-competition measurementsregarding flexibility and discomfort. In conclusion, sports chiropractic was found to reduce low back pain andimprove flexibility.Conclusion. Sports chiropractic could reduce lower back pain and improve flexibility.
关键词:sports chiropractic; flexibility; low back pain.