--- title: Barricaid's Blog | Back Pain from Sports description: Back Pain from Sports | --- [![Find a physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330018/67c3fc36-d502-44a2-acc2-e22199a3dc90) ![](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/phone.png) Patient Support | [844-288-7474](tel:844-288-7474) [![Barricaid](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/Barricaid.svg "Barricaid")](https://barricaid.com/) - [For physicians](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/) - [Barricaid technology](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/lumbar-disc-herniation-after-discectomy/) - [Published clinical evidence](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/published-clinical-evidence/) - [Reimbursement](https://barricaid.com/fda-approved-annular-closure-device/reimbursement-support-center/) - [Events](https://barricaid.com/events/) - [For patients](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/) - [FAQs](https://barricaid.com/faqs/) - [Am I at risk for reherniation?](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/herniated-disc-treatment-options/) - [Barricaid treatment](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/discectomy-risks-with-large-hole-discs/) - [Testimonials](https://barricaid.com/reherniation-after-surgery/barricaid-testimonials/) - [Am I a candidate for Barricaid?](https://barricaid.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-barricaid/) - [Blog](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog) - [Find a physician](https://barricaid.com/surgeon-locator/) - [News](https://barricaid.com/discectomy-surgery-in-the-news/) - [Press Release](https://barricaid.com/intrinsic-therapeutics-inc-announces-results-from-post-market-study-confirming-benefits-of-barricaid-annular-closure-implant/) - [About us](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/) - [Management](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-management-intrinsic-therapeutics/) - [Board of directors](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-board-of-directors/) - [Patents](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-patents/) - [Careers](https://barricaid.com/recurrent-disc-herniation-solution/barricaid-careers/) - [Contact](https://barricaid.com/barricaid-contact-intrinsic-therapuetics/) # Barricaid's Blog ### Blog Categories - [Spine Surgery (319)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-surgery) - [Spinal Conditions (176)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spinal-conditions) - [Herniated Disc (161)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/herniated-disc) - [Discectomy (113)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy) - [Microdiscectomy (69)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/microdiscectomy) - [Disc Herniation (57)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/disc-herniation) - [Reherniation (42)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/reherniation) - [Sciatica (25)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sciatica) - [Surgical Treatment (14)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/surgical-treatment) - [Sports (9)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/sports) - [Back Pain from Sports (7)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-pain-from-sports) - [Discectomy and Laminectomy (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/discectomy-and-laminectomy) - [Healthy Spine & Prevention (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/healthy-spine-prevention) - [Risk Factors (6)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/risk-factors) - [Lower Back Pain (5)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/lower-back-pain) - [Back Surgery (3)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/back-surgery) - [Non-Surgical Treatment (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/non-surgical-treatment) - [Spine Injuries (2)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/spine-injuries) - [what is degenerative disc disease (1)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/tag/what-is-degenerative-disc-disease) [![Can an NFL Player Still Play with a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/3.17%20-%20Do-NFL-Players-Play-with-Herniated-Discs-1.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/do-nfl-players-with-herniated-discs-keep-playing) ### [Do Players in the NFL Continue to Play when They Have Herniated Discs?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/do-nfl-players-with-herniated-discs-keep-playing) on March 17, 2023 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Herniated discs are a common injury among NFL players, as the physical demands of the sport can put tremendous strain on the spine. A herniated disc occurs when a disc in the spine ruptures or bulges, causing pressure on the nerves that ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/do-nfl-players-with-herniated-discs-keep-playing) [![Is Returning to Playing Golf Possible After Discectomy Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/11.28%20-%20Can-I-Play-Golf-After-a-Discectomy-1.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-play-golf-following-a-discectomy) ### [Will I Be Able to Play Golf After Having Discectomy Surgery?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-play-golf-following-a-discectomy) on November 28, 2022 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Golf is a fun way to exercise and socialize at the same time. If you are an avid golfer—or even a casual player—it is understandable to want to get back on the course as soon as possible. After having a discectomy, you can play golf again. ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/can-you-play-golf-following-a-discectomy) [![Is It Possible to Run Again After Having a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/10.21%20-%20Will-I-Ever-Be-Able-to-Run-Again-After-a-Herniated-Disc-1.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-running-possible-after-herniated-disc-recovery) ### [Can I Return to Running Following a Herniated Disc?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-running-possible-after-herniated-disc-recovery) on October 21, 2022 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Running is a form of exercise that can be a bit strenuous on a healing spine with a disc affected by protruding material. For this reason, it is not uncommon for herniated disc patients to be advised to be cautious with running. As for ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/is-running-possible-after-herniated-disc-recovery) [![Herniated Disc Management for Athletes](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/8.19%20-%20How-Do-Athletes-Deal-with-Herniated-Discs.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-in-athletes) ### [What Do Athletes Do for Herniated Discs?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-in-athletes) on August 19, 2022 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Approximately 85 percent of Olympic athletes have issues with disc degeneration or herniation, according to SI.com. Similar lower back problems are common among NFL players. In fact, athletes of all skill levels and ages are just as ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-in-athletes) [![Sports that Can Cause Herniated Discs](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/4.11%20-%20What-Sports-Can-Cause-Herniated-Discs.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-related-to-sports) ### [Sports with a Higher Risk of Herniated Discs](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-related-to-sports) on April 11, 2022 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Physical activities, including sports, are generally good for your spine and the rest of your body. However, some sports can place enough added stress on your lower back to contribute to herniated discs. This doesn't mean you have to avoid ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/herniated-discs-related-to-sports) [![Lower Spinal Injuries in Athletes](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/2.2%20-%20Lumbar-Spine-Injuries-in-Athletes.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-related-injuries-to-the-lower-back) ### [Athletes & Lower Back Injuries](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-related-injuries-to-the-lower-back) on February 2, 2022 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) A fun, challenging, and personally rewarding way to get regular exercise is to be involved with sports on a regular basis. However, because many popular sports are also physically demanding, it's not unusual for athletes to have lumbar ... [Read More](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/sports-related-injuries-to-the-lower-back) [![Reasons for Lumbar Pain After Sports](https://blog.barricaid.com/hubfs/12.22%20-%20Why-Does-My-Lower-Back-Hurt-After-Sports.jpg)](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/lumbar-pain-after-playing-sports) ### [How Can Sports Cause Lower Back Pain?](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/lumbar-pain-after-playing-sports) on December 22, 2021 | By [The Barricaid Team](https://blog.barricaid.com/blog/author/the-barricaid-team) Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. That said, your odds of experiencing discomfort of this nature will ultimately depend on several factors. Your odds of experiencing this type of discomfort ... 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