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Thoracolumbar Fascia as an Overlooked Diagnosis of Chronic Back Pain: A Case Report of Successful Regenerative Treatments in an Athlete.

Aug 2026 · Pain medicine case reports · Vol 10 6, pp. 529-534 · 0 citations
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This case illustrates that thoracolumbar fascia dysfunction may warrant consideration as a contributor to chronic nonspecific low back pain in young athletes and a tiered regenerative approach resulted in substantial pain reduction and return to full training.

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