Low Back Pain in Growing Youth Baseball Players

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue among youth baseball players, particularly during periods of rapid growth and high training loads. This review examines the intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to LBP in young baseball athletes, including biomechanical, physiological, and environmental influences. Additionally, evidence-based prevention and management strategies are discussed to guide coaches, sports medicine professionals, and researchers in developing targeted interventions aimed at reducing injury risk and optimizing athletic performance. Future research should explore long-term effects and intervention efficacy to better inform youth baseball training protocols.