Back and Spine Issues

Chronic back pain is observed in over 1/3 of tennis players. According to experts, repetitive, long, and forceful serving motions are responsible for back pain. Young athletes who perform top-spin serves are more prone to back pain compared to those who use flat or slice serves. This condition can lead to a higher incidence and severity of spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis, known as vertebral slippage, among young athletes during their elite sports careers.