Dysfunctional psychological pain responses, namely fear‐avoidance (FAR), including catastrophizing and helplessness, as well as endurance‐related responses (ER), including thought suppression and overactivity, have been shown to be risk factors for persistent low back pain (LBP). Literature suggests that athletes may differ from non‐athletes regarding psychological responses to pain.

Athletes may exhibit different psychological pain responses to low back pain compared to non-athletes, potentially increasing their risk of persistent low back pain.

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Psychological pain responses in athletes and non‐athletes with low back pain: Avoidance and endurance matter

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