Spondylolisthesis Symptoms: Understanding the Pain
Most people are not aware that they have spondylolisthesis. Symptoms includes pain in the lower back, an increase in swaying, pain or weakness found in the thighs, reduction in bowel/bladder control, tight hamstrings, and in extreme cases, change in the way one walks, which resembles more of a waddle.
This video explains the common symptoms, causes and treatment options for patients with both degenerative spondylolisthesis and isthmic spondylolisthesis.
Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a condition far more common in older individuals by 3:1 - it is when the facet joints degenerate and allow for too much flexion, which allows...
The spine condition called isthmic spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebral body slips forward on another because of a small fracture in a piece of bone that connects the t...