Question
Hi. I am a 15 year old varsity rower female. I have recently been experiencing a lot of pain in my back coming from the lower center area that radiates down my legs and sometimes all the way up to my shoulders. This has been going on for several weeks and has only gotten worse. Ice, stretching, and advil aren't helping. I am expected to row and condition every day twice a day, so I really can't afford to take time off, and my coach won't allow it anyway. I recently lost about 10 pound to get down to 110 to row lightweight, I am only 5'6", I don't know if that has any effect on it.
Thank you

Answer
My concern is the radiating pain down the legs, it could be sciatica. I would see a good chiropractor in your area to take a look at you for repetitive strain of your spine and musculature.  You should be able to get fixed up with a couple weeks of treatment.