Spondylolisthesis is the name of an abnormal condition when one spinal bone (vertebra) slides forward over the bone beneath it. In spondylolisthesis, a part of the spine is literally out of alignment. The spine is usually weaker at this location and prone to to injury.
What Causes Spondylolisthesis?
A piece of the vertebra called the “pars” that connects the back of the vertebra with the front of the vertebra (like a bridge) either:
Never forms during early spinal development (congenital)
Physical pressure at some time causes this “bridge” to break
Weightlifting, gymnastics and football are just a few of the activities that have been linked to spondylolisthesis.
In some people suffering with Spondylolisthesis pain, the causes seems unknown and may be due to years of poor posture.
Two Kinds of Spondylolisthesis
Most people have a “silent” spondylolisthesis, because It causes no symptoms. It’s usually discovered accidentally on an X Ray or MRI taken to investigate pain or symptoms in a location in the general region of spondylolisthesis.
An “active” spondylolisthesis is less common, but causes midback pain, lower back pain or hip pain. The active spondylolisthesis
Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis
Twisting, bending and lifting put a huge amount of pressure on the lower back. Lower back pain is the most common area of pain caused by a spondylolisthesis. The pain can feel
- nagging
- sharp
- deep
- achey
Next Steps…
If you’ve already been disappointed by
- Physical Therapy
- Exercise and Stretching
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Medications such as pain relievers and muscle relaxers
…then it’s time to do something different for your Spondylolisthesis pain.
The Back Pain Machine™ could give you quick relief from your Spondylolisthesis Pain.
