Spondylolisthesis
Cross-source consensus on Spondylolisthesis from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra in the lower back overlaps the one below it, most commonly with L5 slipping forward over the sacrum. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis
- The condition is caused by a fracture — either old or recent — that breaks off the posterior portion of the vertebra, enabling it to slide anteriorly. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis
- Forward vertebral displacement forces the spinal cord to bend at the affected level. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis
- Symptoms of spondylolisthesis include dull aching low back pain, radiating leg pain, bowel problems, and general neurological compromise. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal extension exercises are contraindicated because they push the displaced vertebra further forward. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis
- Lumbar flexion is the corrective movement direction, drawing the slipped vertebra posteriorly back toward its correct position. — Best Exercises for Spondylolisthesis