Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. Spondylolisthesis ("spon-dee-low-lis-thee-sis”) is a big fancy word that simply means a vertebra in your spine has slipped out of position. It sounds like a pretty extreme condition. And spondylolisthesis can be the source of severe back pain, usually in the lo … Read More
Spondylolisthesis is a common condition of the lower back. It occurs when a lumbar vertebra (one of the bones that makes up the spine) slips over a vertebra beneath it, ending up on top of the lower vertebra. Spondylolisthesis can occur at any age. Some blame its occurrence in children on participation in sports like gymnas … Read More
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a vertebrae in the spine slips out of position and onto the bone underneath it. This condition has different types with different grades of severity. What Causes Spondylolisthesis? There are several main causes of spondylolisthesis: genetics, degeneration, isthmic, pathologic and … Read More
There are many people that have conditions that deal with their vertebrae. One such condition is spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis happens when the vertebrae in the lower back is badly positioned on other bones because of a slip. The vertebral column has several discs located between the vertebrae, or bones. Each disc act … Read More
Spondylolisthesis problem occurs when two vertebrae slip or slide over one another to generate the abnormal placement of two or more vertebrae in relation to each other along the vertebrae. Spondylolisthesis is categorized into different types, each of which has 5 grades of severity. What leads to spondylolisthesis? This pr … Read More
If you are at all familiar with spondylolisthesis you know that it generally occurs at the lumbosacral junction (located in the lower back) and is the displacement (most often forward slipping) of a vertebra in relation to the vertebrae that is beneath it. This can cause great spinal instability and can cause a slight discom … Read More
Sorry to say, a spondylolisthesis surgical operation is often a required choice for some of us. Spondylolisthesis can be an issue with several probable causes, but related signs and symptoms. Though most varieties of the problem are usually not problematical, a few may bring about moderate pain and correlated signs and sympt … Read More
Spondylolisthesis is defined as being the forward movement of one of the vertebrae in the spine away from adjacent vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is capable of occurring both in children and in adults, but it is different depending on who it is affecting. In children, Spondylolisthesis typically occurs in the fifth vertebrae in … Read More