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  • Back pain in children and adolescents is a common problem.
  • Often there is no clear cause for the symptoms.
  • A clear cause for the pain can only be identified in around a third of those affected.

Clinical picture

What is back pain?

Frequency: Around 30% of children and adolescents suffer from back pain at some point.

CauseIn most cases, it is a muscular problem. Much less frequently, overloading, deformities, inflammation or other detectable changes lead to back pain.

Congenital or acquiredBack pain is very rarely due to congenital problems of the spine.

Symptoms

What are the typical signs of back pain?

The symptoms are very much dependent on the triggering cause. It is usually caused by tension in the muscles. Sometimes the pain only occurs during certain movements or during or after physical activity / sport, sometimes it is permanent.

Therapy

How can back pain be treated?

  • ConservativeIn most cases, back pain in children and adolescents can be treated with physiotherapy and movement exercises. Sometimes painkillers are also needed temporarily.
  • SurgicalSurgery is very rare and only necessary if the back pain is associated with a disease or curvature of the spine.

Forecast

What is the prognosis for back pain?

  • Prognosis without treatmentIf back pain is not treated, it can get worse and lead to chronic problems.
  • Prognosis with treatmentWith the right treatment, there is a very high probability that the back pain will go away.
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