X-rays show that a part of one vertebra in the low back slips forward on the vertebrae below it. It is commonly seen in football linemen, gymnasts, and ice skaters. This condition is caused by excessive flexion and extension of the lower back. It is commonly seen in football linemen, gymnasts, and ice skaters. Overuse injuries can also lead to stress fractures.
Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse.
Stress fractures often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. There usually is no swelling, but pain and tenderness often increase during movement. The goal of treatment is to control the pain, promote healing, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the injured area. Be sure to consult your child's physician if there is a prolonged, visible deformity of the affected area, or if severe pain prevents use of the arm, leg, wrist, ankle, or knee. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic injury or overuse of muscles or joints.