FISIOTERAPIA NA PREVENÇÃO DA DOR LOMBAR EM PRATICANTES INICIANTES DE MUSCULAÇÃO

In recent years, bodybuilding has gained popularity, especially due to the proliferation of accessible gyms and the reduction in training requirements for practitioners, which has increased the risk of injuries, including those affecting the lower back. Bodybuilding, although beneficial for physical and mental health, can result in injuries when practiced without proper guidance, with low back pain being one of the most common. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to investigate the relationship between bodybuilding and the incidence of low back pain, emphasizing the importance of physiotherapy in the gym environment and pointing out physical therapy strategies for preventing low back pain in bodybuilding beginners. METHODOLOGY: To this end, an integrative review of the literature was carried out, searching for articles in databases such as PubMed, Lilacs, Google Scholar and Scielo, using keywords related to the topic. At the end of the process, five studies were selected for analysis. RESULTS: The results showed a high prevalence of low back pain among practitioners. Most studies have indicated that lack of adequate guidance and incorrect execution of movements increase the risk of lower back injuries. CONCLUSION: These results mean that the safe practice of bodybuilding must be accompanied by qualified professionals, such as physiotherapists, to minimize the risk of injuries and promote a healthy approach to training. The presence of these professionals in gyms is essential to ensure that practitioners perform the exercises correctly and prevent complications related to low back pain.