Intervertebral Disc and Physical Exercise: An Evidence-Based Remark

Back pain is a frequent complaint in elite athletes. The intervertebral disc (DIV) is a preponderant element in the programming of movement and posture in humans. The homeostasis of DIV tissues is maintained through a close balance between matrix synthesis and its degradation, but physical exercise can introduce dramatic biological changes. AAs comment on the impact of physical exercise on the quality and integrity of the intervertebral disc.