Lumbar Spondylolisthesis - Anatomy, Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and more!

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Hello friends, today I'm bringing you a video overview of lumbar spondylolisthesis. This is a big word that means the bones in your lower back are not aligned properly and that can cause pinching of your nerves increasing pain in your lower back and legs. We discuss normal anatomy, why this causes problems, and what the treatment course is like for this condition.
I'm a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon proudly serving the people of the Bradenton/Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch, FL area in a multi-specialty orthopedic group called 360 Orthopedics (www.360-orthopedics.com).
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Anatomy and Overview
04:00 - Symptoms, Causes, Expected Recovery
10:51 - Conclusion
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[@maureenseel118]

You're a great teacher that makes this information very easy to understand.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@teresa7354]

Omg, you are great. The best explanation/description of spondylolisthesis. Articulated perfectly. Thank you

[@TonyG-iu4td]

Thank you for this video. You are very thorough and take the time to explain everything in the best possible detail. This has helped me a great deal. I have subscribed to this channel.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stuartmcginn3465]

I got diagnosed a few days ago and this has been golden information.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angelegreen1452]

This was a very thorough and precise explanation of the condition , and treatment, thank you. I have been dealing with this for well over a month, and taking quite a bit of medication. I’m hoping to have the epidural done to relieve my discomfort/pain.

[@user-uz8ou7uy5q]

Im 59 and I have a level 1 of this symptom., as indicated from an X-ray. I also have very slight scoliosis too… You did a better job of explaining treatment tree than my own PCP did. Thank you! Super clear, right to the point and you inspire confidence and hope. Thank you

[@noreenfrier4916]

Excellent presentation 👏 I can now show my family what my back issue is from the video. Thank you!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annuaan]

whats your issue???

[@AfricanCrusader]

Best explanation I’ve gotten after years of searching

[@lynnvanasse4992]

So very helpful - Thank you Dr. Armaghani !

[@p33kin89]

Best spondy video i've ever seen.

[@cheyennejudithcw]

I have both spondylolisthesis and scoliosis. I have spondylolisthesis from a broken spinal hook on the lumbar region (I forget what vertebrae exactly). The pain the I was in before physical therapy was so bad I couldn’t walk. Numbness in my leg, and extreme muscle weakness in my left leg as well, I couldn’t even put my weight on it without collapsing. I don’t want spinal surgery so Pt was perfect, strengthened core muscles to hold my vertebrae in place.

[@kaviuv]

Hi will the vertebrae comes back to position with pt?

[@mariadelourdesjuarezyruiz192]

Kƙ O UN 😅 5:20 5:20 😅 5:20

[@eniagustina5738]

Bagaimana keadaan mu sekarang tanpa operasi

[@amalias8888]

Got no explanation from my doctor at all. This is so helpful.

[@drraj3779]

The style of explanation is excellent.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@karensmith9006]

11:58 Thank you for your wonderful and thorough explanation of what this is and the treatments of it. I have done conservative treatment for the past four years and finally, I am getting the OLIF surgery in two weeks. I am a 72 year old retired RN and this totally explained what was going to happen to me. Thank you so much for your great explanation!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

best of luck!

[@gosman949]

Karen, why an OLIF vs a TLIF or ALIF? How did the surgery go?

[@annuaan]

How was your surgery??? You fine now??

[@janeln1982]

Dr. I love your video's and I trust your knowledge. I was recently diagnosed with Disc Degenerative Disease. Can you please do a video to explain what this really is and how it affects the body. Please and thank you.

[@mina3654]

I totally enjoy your presentation. Thanks a lot💚

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

So nice of you

[@purnalima6460]

Dr. I love your video's and I trust your knowledge. I was recently diagnosed with Disc Degenerative Disease. Can you please do a video to explain what this really is and how it affects the body. Please it's my humble request 🙏

[@grr2429]

Thank you for nice presentation. Can't it be in control without surgery for long time.

[@jean6061]

Yes! After a car accident, my lumbar spine looked like stair steps. Nice to have the real name for it!

[@Ky-qz5mw]

Did you fracture anything?

[@randybicker907]

I have this between L5-S1. PE teacher injured me in ninth grade. Discovered four years later in boot camp physical. Broken pars from injury causes instability and APT. Been 44 years.

[@vladislavsafronov245]

What kind of injury?

[@georgewashington687]

A great presentation for non-professionals done in such a manner that gave me a total understanding of my diagnosis and the possible avenues of treatment and outcomes. Thank you for doing this.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You're most welcome!

[@phillipstroll7385]

Don't waste your time. None of this crap works. None of it. They just drain your pocket and your time. You'd be better off just finding a heroine dealer. It works and it's cheaper. To top that off, your quality of life will be so much better. Just find a dealer and skip all the pain and headaches.

[@siddharthbhatt72]

@@ArmaghaniSpine great presentation Dr easily understood

[@nature_photography_yukon]

This is very helpful and well explained thank you!

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thanks so much!

[@michellecleverley6293]

Very informative. I have the condition and is very debilitating.

[@ramachandramurthy1788]

A very good video of full clarity.one week back my wife was diagnosed spondilolesthsis. For a fall wayback 8 years ago,all the while no problem at all,but all of a sudden one morning she could not stand and was falling down. An MRI and other tests were on, steroid injections for 5 days and now on medication. No Improvement at all,but Your video has given lot of hope and Confidence.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

best of luck!

[@kristieaustral2264]

Thank you ❤️it's really nice explanation

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yogenpaneru9749]

great explaination!

[@htownkei]

Thank you for this video 🙏

[@rachelestrada8194]

I love this channel. I am a Coding Compliance Auditor and this has helped me. Please may I request for you to explain a Spinal Surgery

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you, Rachel. My coder also thought this was helpful knowing what was done in surgery. There are another dozen or so episodes on my channel that go over all the surgeries in detail that may be helpful to your coders as well.

[@rachelestrada8194]

Yes they do help tremendously. I have seen the videos and actually I do view them when I am coding operative reports and auditing for our compliance department.

[@AmazingFactsByRakshan]

Thank you so much, very appreciative 🙏

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You're most welcome!

[@suzyq7885]

Thank u so very much for explaining this so I can see n know more.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@j-rockeastwood2013]

Thank you for the information

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

My pleasure

[@blessedmatthew1600]

Pls sir enlightened me more about the anatomy and physiology of lumbar spondylolysis

[@michalgazit9250]

thank you!

[@ktizomoment]

helpful. thanks for the presentation.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DahliaZumba]

Thank you for a very informative video. I wanted to ask before surgery, what about A radiofrequency ablation?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Also a part of non-operative care. Remember though that RFAs typically only help with back pain but not so much leg symptoms. If back pain is a big part of a patient's pain picture, RFAs can definitely be a part of the non-operative process.

[@darylsmioth1904]

I had this and ended up with fusion surgery of the s-1 and L-5. My butt and legs hurt/numb and when I woke up from surgery it was GONE. That was 2 yrs ago and still good to go.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Wonderful to hear!

[@moparchargergang2050]

@ Daryl Smioth your L5-S1 is fusion, what kind of fusion did you get? After your fusion healed we’re you able to move and carry on with life with normal functions and activities?

[@loveyourself_5797]

It's surgery is successful??? I mean I heard so bed abt surgery I m from India n I also suffer from listhesis l5 S1.... And I m so worried Dr suggest to me surgery My question is can I live normal after surgery?????

[@amalsreejith]

​@@loveyourself_5797 me too. Now what's your condition

[@bpradyumna]

@@loveyourself_5797 is your issue solved? Did you get operated or can you please tell me which medication did you use. I am also suffering with lumbar spondylitis. I have an issue in L5-S1.

[@user-qe3nn9zv5j]

Most educational well explained tks dr

[@wendyelsey1414]

Thank you that helped me a lot 🌹

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cynthiaholcomb8489]

Great video and very informative information

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

thanks much!

[@selenarobinson7182]

I have this exact problem from wear and tear over the years of work and also my weight which I am taking steps now to lose some weight and am now set up for phys/Therapy.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

great work! if you are able to get stronger in your core and lower back muscles, coupled with a little bit of weight loss, you may be able to avoid any sort of intervention.

[@mjf3570]

I was to a point where I couldn't stand nor sit. I didn't want needles in my back for a temporary cure and certainly didn't want surgery, heard to many that caused more harm than good. Been going to Chiropractor for almost a year, do sit ups, presently 70 with 3 lb weight on my chest and walk as much as I can. I have to be very conscious on my posture at all times as I still tend to slouch. I will get pain and stiff if I sit to much but otherwise about 80% pain free. My pain is not the debilitating pain that it was. I am so happy to have found the right Chiropractor. There are many chairs I cannot sit in at all because it'll throw my back out and I bring my car seat cushion to use at work where I have two desks, one regular and one I made into a stand up desk so I can switch back and forth. Anything to avoid surgery. For now I'm comfortable. Not 100% but doing what I can to see how close I can be.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

I think that is key. Every patient has their own trigger for when they feel ready for surgery. I always tell my patients that surgery is a last resort if everything else stops working. Good luck!

[@dorisberonilla3569]

Great.. very well explained

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dongorman6941]

I had L4 L5 fusion for my spondy 2 years later S1 had to be fused ...that was Dec. 2020 doing much better but still healing on no pain meds

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

That is great to hear, Don. In general, recovery from a revision fusion takes about a year and can be slow and gradual. Great to hear that you no longer require pain meds. Keep up the good work!

[@browniepena8835]

Thank you for the Medical information

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

no problem!

[@anthonymancuso3597]

Very insightful

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

thank you!

[@Janeintheok]

You're a born teacher.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you so much!

[@angelikagerdes4442]

Thank you so much for the very informative lecture. I have Spondylolisthesis 1st grade an a a bi scoliosis. I tried everything. Ibuprofen helps for the excersises. My target is having a very strong corb, try to have a sixpak, 3 pack would be o.k. as well. I feel better, if I bend my back it hurts, hope I can stop the pain and being able to walk better and do Zumba like befor the bad pain, whick got worse after a broken foot

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

good luck. happy to hear you are doing your part in keeping your back and core strong!

[@JonR85]

I’m almost positive I have this condition. When I have lower back pain my torso is twisted to one side, it hurts to stand or walk, and lasts weeks. When it gets really bad, my whole back spasms upward to my neck and is the worst pain I’ve ever felt. Yet I’ve been going to doctors for years and am continuously told, “it’s back pain, you’ll have it for the rest of your life.” Very frustrating…

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

I encourage an evaluation by someone near you. Couldn't hurt and maybe could give you some answers. Good luck!

[@JonR85]

@@ArmaghaniSpine I went to a doctor, they refused to do any tests and told me to see a physiotherapist.

[@brandondennison1443]

I have it to start strengthening your core your abdomen but you cannot do sit-ups you got to start doing planks moving more away from an anterior pelvic tilt you want to bring your pelvis forward so you have to do stuff like lying on your back doing leg raises to strengthen your core and doing like planks and you need to start strengthening your lower back you need to get as much lower back strength and as much core strength as you can and I know you're thinking that it's impossible but there's a way to do it you got to start slow and work your way up I have it really bad my torso twist as well and it shoots up to my neck you got to start small and keep going start strengthening your glutes and your hamstrings and your quads and your ankles that way you have more muscle support so that your body can rely on your muscles to keep yourself straight because that bone in there is just it's just decimated it's missing it's not active

[@laurathran8198]

@@brandondennison1443 this was very helpful for me..I’ve been doing everything I’m supposed to (moderate exercise, active job, new mattresses, new shoes, hot epsom salt baths, TENS unit, foam roller, massage chair, massage appointments, healthy diet, etc…) shy of committing to a $3,000 chiropractic treatment plan…I keep wondering why my workouts seem more difficult to complete. I always loved core exercises, but sit-ups are becoming more difficult and not giving the usual results. I will definitely be trying your advice by starting with planks and move forward from there. Thank you!

[@brandondennison1443]

@@laurathran8198 start planking and watch a video on KZbin on how to activate your core it's the one muscle in our body that our brain loses connection with we literally can't flex our ABS cuz over time you don't use them as much and you lose the muscle mind connection before you start doing sit-ups you got to learn how to engage your core so watch a video on that

[@joselemus6424]

Thank you for you information 🙏

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

So nice of you

[@feedmonster]

Thank you

[@rajmahi4794]

He gave better information then the neurosurgeon I went to.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Scrammar]

Thank you doc , you are pretty cool!

[@tesscostello1165]

Help for lower back stiffness afraid to walk thank you very much

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

PT is the safest and most effective option to help with back pain/stiffness but also takes the longest to show results.

[@maureenseel118]

I've been dealing with pain from spondy for over a year. The doctor didn't want to do a microdiscectomy or laminectomy because I have a pars defect at L5 causing it to slip over S1. The surgeon wants to do ALIF/TLIF... I'm scared shitless

[@wendyfield7708]

In 2010 I was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. I had fallen 8 ft on to concrete, and was bent over. I could not straighten up without severe pain. I am in the UK, and the waiting times to see a specialist can be very long. It was 10 months before I was seen by an orthopedic surgeon, and another year before having decompression surgery...L4 and 5. However during all the waiting time my spinal cord was pinched and I ended up with a dead sciatic nerve in my left leg, and I have never walked well or much since. I did not have pain until last April, when it came on suddenly and worse in my good Right leg. I have since seen a pain specialist, and had an MRI. I nowhave stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, and very severe at L5/S1, and degenerated arthritis, and I am 87, but in very good health otherwise. I only retired from my piano teaching job in a school a year ago. I have been offered physiotherapy from a very good practitioner, with a first appointment in 10 days time. Motivation to do the exercises will be difficult as I have much pain now. You mention lumbar fusion. This was not suggested to me, but I wondered if that would help, and what does it entail? (I am unable to sit at the piano for more than 10 minutes since April 2021)..

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Check out the TLIF video in my collection on the youtube page and that can help explain more. Not everyone is a candidate for fusion though and it may not be the right answer for each unique patient. Good luck!

[@gosman949]

such is the reason that many of us in America are so opposed to the European model of health care!

[@srs3572]

@@gosman949Canada is equally dismal for wait times and lackluster care. I’m so blessed to live where I do.

[@srs3572]

I’m so sorry Wendy for what you’re going through 😢

[@PattyBFit]

Thanks for the detailed videos of this and the alif. I have this at L 4L5 and 10 yrs ago it only caused intense sciatica for 3 yrs and then stabilized on its own. This year it became unstable and its just causing intense nerve pinch on both legs but no back pain. I have done everything you said including the epidural a few weeks ago. Its only helping a little. I already saw a surgeon and I am having an alif in a month. Only other thing was a facet joint synovial cyst in the same area but I have no problem with it. I really have no choice as I cant walk much from the leg pain, weakness, spasms and tingling etc. I live 24 hrs a day in fitted blue jeans with a belt for support and use tape on my back, sometimes duct tape, on either side of my spine, anchoring at the bottom then pulling that area up and then taping down. It seems to give the nerves more room when I am at level 10 but not so good for the skin. After watching your video I am more informed, Thanks.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

you're most welcome!

[@PattyBFit]

@@ArmaghaniSpine I am 6 weeks post alif surgery and doing very well.

[@bwcwxx]

mine is in the same L4 L5 had it since 2012.

[@RSZulu]

I feel you!

[@richy5019]

Dear Dr. Armagmani thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Why the vertebral bones lose alignment producing spondylolisthesis?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

great question. it has to do with the disks degenerating between the vertebrae. sometimes when that happens, people develop some laxity in their joints that connect the vertebrae together. That laxity mixed with the disk degeneration leads to the slip or spondylolisthesis

[@piyalibanerjee3362]

Best ever explanation.....even a 10 yrs old kids can understand...thank u doc

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you so much!

[@rvnmedic1968]

Excellent presentation. I have Spondylolesthesis, HNP of L4-L5 by MRI. The Orthopedic surgeon said that, in plain language, the disk was squashed in every direction. This was due to a weight lifting accident when I was doing barbell squats and went down too deeply. That was in 2014 and I wind up aggravating it every once in a while.

[@vladislavsafronov245]

How heavy was the barbell?

[@rvnmedic1968]

@@vladislavsafronov245 I was doing sets of 6 with 225 and would stack up with each set until I got to a max rep of 270. That was 8 years ago and I was 67. Cheers, Bob

[@ferosekhan2389]

@@rvnmedic1968 Now how are you??

[@rvnmedic1968]

@@ferosekhan2389 I have a little sciatica pain now and then. Funny thing is I had my hip replacement last Friday, now both hips are titanium and I haven't had any sciatica. BTW, my Irish- American cousin's husband's name is Khan. Cheers, Bob

[@Isaac5123]

@@rvnmedic1968 what for?

[@flickyslicker1]

My doctor told me need to perform open surgery. Can't endoscopy technique be done for this condition. What's ur suggestion?

[@jagjibandey6523]

Excellent...I m suffering from this....but don't want surgery...what Can I do...??? Please suggest

[@Hannah-jk3dk]

Really nice and well explained. I have had real pain that almost is disabling me. I have had physio since 1994 and it helps. My spine has been going in but doctors say its natural aging

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@serkigiwa7706]

Good day Doctr.. thanks for your video I did an MRI scan that showed mild cervical straightening but I have symptoms on both my cervical shoulder blade and now my lumbar spine. The doctor said I have both cervical and lumbar spondylitis. Althou it’s just tingling on feet and hands and sometimes when I seat too much my hip muscle hurts. The neck X-ray shows more than the MRI. What do I believe Dr?

[@luisihne]

Wow great video

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you very much!

[@culbyj3665]

can you talk about a bilateral anterior defect?? L5 dgenerative and can it relate to a hernia?

[@orff1234]

Yes I have 55% slippage and lumbar spondolythesis with radicular symptoms like hip pain, leg pain and numbness and tingling down my leg

[@orff1234]

Also I have spinal and forminal stenosis and a pars defect

[@mdsohail4388]

Thank u sir

[@jessiemadelozo144]

Thanks

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

No problem!

[@asmusahu]

If some one has pain in only spot at L4 vertebrae in middle of spine.... I'm not able to diagnose.... Can uh tell me differential diagnosis of this conditions

[@tarannummalek1285]

Hello... I'm having pain since last one month. It started with sensation in mouth (teeth). Then I'm having pain in both shoulder, Lower back & front thigh. I feel tingling in my both legs. Sometimes feeling warm in my lower body with burning sensation in feet.

[@julianafernandez6938]

I have mild lumbar scoliosis convex to the left. My bone density is reduced. Spondylotic changes are seen throughout and narrowing of L1/2,L2/3 and L3/4 is preserved. The SI joints are normal. Is this serious Doctor? Tq

[@royalpalm9820]

Thanks doc. I'm in Kenya, how can I get you.

[@younisalaraj9776]

Dear Dr. Armaghani, I am reaching out to discuss my ongoing health condition. For the past three years, I have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. This condition has not only caused me persistent back pain but also discomfort in my knees. In my attempts to find relief, I have undergone physical therapy sessions multiple times. Additionally, I once received a cortisone injection, which provided significant relief for about two months. However, the pain has since returned. I am now at a crossroads and seek your guidance. Would it be advisable for me to consider another two cortisone injections? Or is it time to consider more definitive measures such as surgery? Your expertise and advice will be invaluable in helping me navigate my next steps. Thank you for your time and consideration.

[@oscarmarquez6626]

Thanks yours explanation is very good. Let me understand my condition and the treatment will be conservative fisiotherapy no nsais or steroids I can not handle the side effects but thanks to you very much0

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Any one of those things can help. Time is the biggest healer. The PT, medication etc simply helps improve pain while your body does the healing.

[@kalikaawasthi5606]

Pranaam sir 🙏 good vedio

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Thank you!

[@_brianict]

Ty ❤

[@poojatewari013]

My mother got L2 burst fracture and her spinal canal diameter has become 3mm. If I share MRI report can you suggest if it can be treated without surgery as she is 67 years old. Symptoms: she has slight pain on left side of lower back, left leg thigh feels weak, cannot lift left leg straight up while lying down, cannot sit causes pain or walk..because of weakness in left thigh. Weakness in left thigh started 15 days back and lower back pain started a month ago.

[@ee7369]

Can we do weightlifting with this condition?

[@alishaenergytv]

Can u please do a video on cervical retrolisthesis?.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

retrolisthesis is more of a radiological finding that some people have and doesn't always cause pain as much as an anterolisthesis like you see in the lumbar spine. it could be a normal variant

[@Mariam-if6kp]

I have this , is it going worse if I keep driving .

[@pennantevents6983]

I love this ❤ this is what my mum is queried of how can you help I live in Nigeria🇳🇬

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Unfortunately I only work in the US

[@noone-fn4ym]

I have grade 1 spondylotisthesis 4 over L5

[@mipajaro1]

Thank you helps

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

No problem!

[@claraonyemaechi3558]

Dr thank Ufor Ur video n teaching, my Name is Clara Onyemaechi,Lives ABUJA Nigeria, in March last year 2021 , frm d place of my business ,I use to bend down frequently, carrying items dat resulted @ my Waist n back paining me ,went for x-ray ,is Lumbar Spondylosis, associated with Numbness, Tingling, Ant-like movement on my left leg n pains also, pls Dr help me

[@gosman949]

You did mention that is some cases a spondy may not require a fusion if there is little movement. Is there a measurement amount that you use to determine if a spondy is required?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Excellent question. A couple factors come into play with that. Typically people with severely degenerated disks will not move all that much if we do just a laminectomy instead of a fusion. I, personally, don't want to see more than 2mm of motion on x-rays.

[@gssrustenburg]

Is there a way of bringing the slipped vertebra in line with the rest without fusion? Artificial disc to retain motion? I have spondylolisthesis and currently going through a rehabilitation program which is not helping.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

unfortunately as of 2023 there is not. only fusion. there are some artificial disk replacements that are coming on line with maybe some improvement of alignment

[@BilalMalik-xg5pz]

Sir I have left side pars defect over s1l5 and disc bulge and grade 1 anterolisthesis

[@prabukyokushin5681]

Hi bro I think u should recover from this .I also grade 1 anterolisthesis over l5 s1 with bilateral pars defect. Help me how to heal pls...I hope u gone reply..thank

[@phommulammaty7215]

My mother has lumber spondylosis problem and she is more than 70 yrs.can it treat by physiotherapy?

[@sujitbaidya9231]

Sir, I am having severe pain on my lower back every morning. Hardly I can turn around in my bed in early morning. But once I am leaving bed and sitting or standing, withing 2,3 minutes I feel like I had no pain. It is gone for the whole day. Is it very serious ?

[@juliestewart9842]

I have a question. I have a 10 mm vertebra slippage of L4 L5. What grade would that be? The flexion/extension xrays says it's a mild grade 1.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Grade 1-2. It depends on how big your bones are. If it is greater than 25% slipped forward that is the limit of grade 1. 10mm correlates to a high grade 1/low grade 2 spondylolisthesis but treatment does not change between them.

[@eniagustina5738]

Apakah anda sudah operasi

[@jpgpearson]

how i managed to get the bones aligned at home... my pain was on the left side...it slipped to the left... how to fix.... stand up straight.....with feet slightly apart... move your left foot slight back... lift your elbows up to shoulder height then twist to the left in a flowing motion letting your arms flay out to give you more momentum..turn your head right round trying to twist and look behind you with out moving your feet.. you got to do it vigorously really twisting ...you will feel your bone clunk into place.. then do it to the right... just to balance it only do it slightly to the right...... do the opposite to this iff bone has slipped to the right.

[@vamothvam4614]

Hi Doc, how about Back pain as soon as I wake up in the morning and improves with movement. No radiating pain to the legs.

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

usually would be attributed to an arthritic or muscular problem. not so much an actual structural problem like compression of the nerves in general.

[@bubbablake]

Could this bother your stomach to?

[@khawlaelayyan4948]

hi dr .my 35 year daughter has l5s1 spondylolisthesis with mild bulging disc indenting thecal sac she has back pain ,gait disturbance and frequent big toe extension. so what do you think the exact cause for her symptoms and should she consider fusion .thanks

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Her issue is coming from likely compression of her L5 nerve root. Depending on the imaging and her personal characteristics, she may be able to get away with a decompression but most will benefit more with fusion on average.

[@khawlaelayyan4948]

@@ArmaghaniSpine even if she doesn't have leg pain? thanks dr.

[@praveeas626]

Hi plz help me... My mother is in Grade III.. We took MRI and consulted doctor they told it is spondylolisthesis... Will it cure after surgery... Will she able to walk after surgery plzzz suggest me...

[@traceyprice9940]

Where are you located?

[@arinolaadeoye9019]

This is the problem i have, my DR told me to do surgery, since other conservatives tx don't work since 2yrs, this is my question , is it true that after fusion surgery you have the same problem again in the next 4 to 8 yes?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

Good question. After a successful fusion in 1 area, there is a chance of roughly 20% that you will need surgery at an area above or below your fusion within 10 years of surgery. So it is not everyone but it is not an insignificant amount of people who do need surgery later on.

[@vladislavsafronov245]

Hi. What about unstable isthmic spondylolisthesis? Is there any chance , it won't progress? Or fusion , just a matter of time.?

[@ArmaghaniSpine]

excellent question. those present at many different stages of ones life. some start having problems in their 20s and some don't have issues into their 60s or 70s. what we do know is that 10% of people walking around today have one and don't even know. the older you are the less likely it is to progress and fusion is really only indicated if it is causing leg pain that isn't alleviated by conservative measures.

[@vladislavsafronov245]

@@ArmaghaniSpine Thank YOU!

[@kritik4324]

Hey sir.. I'm a 21 years student from India suffering from Lumber Spondylitis in which partial socialization of L5 vertebrae is seen leading to mild canal narrowing at L5-S1 level. I'm suffering from back pain and if excess standing, sitting or walking is done, the pain also transmitted to the part of hamstring (sometimes). Which exercises should I follow and which activity should I ignore? Should forward and backward bending are also restricted? Waiting for your reply..

[@joes_interviews2552]

I have the same issue also man.

[@boop8127]

I have this but the pain is inside my sacrum