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This correspondence addresses the multifactorial nature of nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes.

March 4, 2026South African Journal of Sports Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

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

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This correspondence addresses the multifactorial nature of nonspecific lower back pain in overhead athletes.
Critique of previous study's findings
Discussion of related literature
Analysis of various contributing factors
Highlights complexity of back pain causes beyond just sport type
Emphasizes the need for a broader perspective on risk factors in athletes

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Letter to the editor in response to a 2025 publication in the South African Journal of Sports Medicine: 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. Related article: Moatshe, T. P. (2026). Response: “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/v38i1a25502.

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