What Is Spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis)?
Gillette Childrens Specialty HealthcareThe most common cause of low back pain in adolescents is a stress fracture in one of the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column. Technically, this condition is called spondylolysis. It usually affects the fourth or the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back.