Spondylolisthesis is a painful condition that occurs when one of the vertebrae in your spine slips forward onto the vertebrae bone below it.
This often happens at the base of the spine as the lower back takes a lot of pressure from activities like lifting heavy objects or twisting the torso. Spondylolisthesis can be caused by a range of factors, including traumatic injury, genetics, or just simply getting older.
If you think you might be suffering from spondylolisthesis, it’s important to speak to a specialist so you can work together to find the right pain management and treatment for you.
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Where does it hurt?
If you have spondylolisthesis, you may experience symptoms in your lower back, legs, and buttocks.
What does it feel like?
If you're experiencing mild to severe pain, stiffness, tightness, or tenderness in your lower back, legs, or buttocks, it could be a sign of spondylolisthesis.
Who does it affect?
Spondylolisthesis can affect people of all ages and is a degenerative condition that can worsen over time. If left untreated, it can eventually impact everyday tasks such as walking, standing, and bending.
“If you’re struggling with spondylolisthesis, it’s easy to feel like you just have to put up with the pain. But there’s treatment available that can get you on your feet again, quickly. At Legent, we’re here to help you every step of the way, from initial pain management to procedures to help you live life fully again.”
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Our healthcare assistants will talk about what’s bothering you, how we can help and book you the next available appointment.
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Whether you need pain relief, an MRI or a procedure, our team of leading orthopedic specialists is here to help.
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We’re here to help with every step of your journey, from diagnosis and pain management to surgery and living life fully again.
NSAIDs and corticosteroids
Prescription-strength painkillers, muscle relaxants and short courses of corticosteroids can help keep the pain at bay.
Physical therapy
A physical therapist can teach you exercises to stretch and strengthen your back, neck, and shoulder muscles to relieve pain.
Spinal surgery
Procedures like discectomy, spinal fusion, and artificial disc replacement can be used as a more permanent solution to disk degeneration.
Pars repair
If your spondylolisthesis is caused by an accident, it may be possible to fuse the bones back together using a metallic fix.