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Are Leg Problems And A Torn Disc In The Back Related To Being Sporty?

Hi . Our son has very tight archillies and is looking at an operation on both legs. In the meantime we have found out he has a torn disc in his lower back. He is 14 years old yet very sporty. Would this be the cause of his leg problems or would it be a separate issue altogether?
posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2013
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Disc disease is more common in drivers, weight lifters and horse riders. Repeated jerk promote disc ruptures. if he is already having disc problem he should follow back strengthening physio program. i wold also recommend that he should avoid games in which chances of sudden bending are more,such as hockey.
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Are Leg Problems And A Torn Disc In The Back Related To Being Sporty?

Disc disease is more common in drivers, weight lifters and horse riders. Repeated jerk promote disc ruptures. if he is already having disc problem he should follow back strengthening physio program. i wold also recommend that he should avoid games in which chances of sudden bending are more,such as hockey.