Spondylolisthesis and Sciatica- How to Fix

Learn the 3 main causes of sciatica associated with spondylolisthesis and what exercises you can do to help relieve symptoms. Taught by spondylolisthesis rehab expert Dr. Michael C Remy, DABCO, CCSP. Learn more spondylolisthesis exercises and self treatments at www.painfreean...

[@karolinakv]

From this channel I've received the best advice to deal with my 13 mm, slowly advancing spondylolisthesis and bilateral pinched nerves. The things I have learned have become part of my daily life (muscle strengthening, focused stretching, multifidus stabilization, limiting the twisting motion in the affected area of vertebrae etc). 🙏

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Great to hear, God bless your progress!

[@jeriheller9791]

Dr Remy- thank you so much for your Chanel! It has been incredibly helpful to me. I have a question. I had a spinal fusion of L5/S1 in 2015 because of spondylothesis and now have spondylothesis of L4/L5 causing not only lower back pain but sciatica coming in front of my right hip and down the side of my right leg and into the front of my knee. I also have pain from my spondylothesis in front of both hips when going up or down stairs. Have you heard of this? My surgeon says that another fusion would be very complicated due to the hardware I have in my back and would be best to avoid. I have anterior pelvic tilt. I also had a posterior right hip replacement in 2016 so crossing my right leg over my left is discouraged. I would like to get back to lifting weights ( I am a 66 year old female) and I’m wondering if lifting weights over my head would compress my spine too much even if I place my hips in a pelvic tilt or a neutral position trying not to pelvic tilt? And don’t have any exercises specific to side and front of leg sciatica and weight exercises to at I could safely do? Thank you so very much for your videos!

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Hi Jeri. Having an unstable spinal segment above an area of fusion is common because it is compensating for the loss of motion at the fused segment by moving too much. While surgery is a common option for people with instability, most do not realize that there are other options ( and these may apply to you because of your doctor's recommendations). Learning how your body mechanics ( muscle imbalances, posture/movement tendencies and core muscle dysfunctions) relate to your pain and symptoms is probably the most overlooked option that can have the largest impact on post surgical cases. If you have a thorough analysis on these factors, a tailored rehab exercise program can then be built for you to help stabilize the unstable segment at L4/5. Most of the time, this approach works very successfully. Using a local doctor or rehab specialist who is well versed in this is always the best, but other options include having an online Zoom analysis with myself, or using one of the self-help programs I have developed which are available at www.painfreeandfit.com. I hope this gives you a start on your healing journey.

[@jeriheller9791]

@@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I may indeed contact you for a zoom appointment. I really appreciate your help. Jeri

[@Bluegreen7Pau]

Thank you for your very clear explanations and for all the options presented. I was not aware of contracting the abdominal muscles from behind/below the ribcage, I would usually contract from my lower abdomen. Spondylolisthesis is hard to live with, and you gave me hope with your exercises.

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

I am glad it was helpful!

[@suefino4560]

Thank you for the great explanation of spondylolisthes!

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@midlifemavericks]

Very informative video- thank you

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

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[@dimamedvedev4124]

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[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Glad it was helpful!