A member asked:

Can lower back pain (lumbar) be cause by not stretching your calf muscles after soccer?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Soroosh Armandi answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Maybe: Depends on how you're stretching your calves. If you're stretching calves and lower back at the same time then lower back may have been neglected. If you're standing on a plank, and doing calf raises, lower back should not be affected. The other question is are they innerveted by the same nerves? Answer is no.

Answered 12/14/2013

6k views

Thank

Unlikely: Not likely but tight muscles at the hamstring level and/or hips can be a sign of a spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis and flexibility maintenance makes for a healthier back.

Answered 1/30/2019

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more