🚨 Pars Defect
➡️ Typically occurring in young adults and adolescents, a pars defect or spondylolysis is classified as a stress fracture occurring mainly in the lower lumbar spine.
➡️ It tends to arise in the young population especially in those that play lots of sports.
🚨 Common causes:
➡️ Playing high impact or repetitive sports, for example weight lifting, bowling in cricket, athletics, rugby and tennis. Such activities can cause repetitive stress on the vertebrae which can lead to a fracture.
➡️ Genetics: Being born with a thin pars area can pre-dispose or increase the risk for a pars defect injury.
🚨 Common symptoms:
➡️ May begin pain free
➡️ Gradually feel dull low back pain on both sides of the spine
➡️ Worst during and after exercise
➡️ Improved with rest
➡️ General back stiffness and muscle tension
☎️ If you suspect a pars defect injury or just experiencing low back pain, DM, book online or call us on 9740 5454 for a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan.
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