What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to clarify the multifactorial nature of nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes.

March 4, 2026Open Access

Response: “Nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes is multifactorial and is not solely determined by the type and intensity of the sport”

Key Points

The research aims to clarify the multifactorial nature of nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes.
Reviewed literature on lower back pain in overhead athletes
Analyzed risk factors beyond sport type and intensity
Discussed implications of multifactorial causes
Confirmed that sport type and intensity are not the sole determinants of pain
Identified additional factors contributing to lower back pain
Emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to treatment.

Abstract

Response to Finsterer, J. (2026). Nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes is multifactorial and is not solely determined by the type and intensity of the sport. S Afr J Sports Med, 38(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2026/v38i1a24875. Related: Moatshe TP, Dawood M. Prevalence and risk factors of non-specific low back pain among amateur overhead athletes in Gauteng Province. S Afr J Sports Med. 2025; 37:1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18797.

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T P Moatshe (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd8cd48f933b5eeda0aa https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2026/v38i1a25502

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