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what  causes spondylolisthesis?

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Bad back: Spondylolisthesis is a forward sliding of a vertebra, typically in the low back. It is caused by a number of things including chronic poor posture and obesity. Congenital defects, osteopenia and osteoporosis can also make you more susceptible.

Question 2

anyone diagnosed spondylolisthesis?

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What is the question: Spondylolithesis is diagnosed by flexion and extension xrays but may also be picked up on mri.

Question 3

spondylolisthesis  -- is there a cure?

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No: It is due to degeneration of disc and joints, occasionally from a type of fracture. Surgery can be used to correct it, but usually exercise, weight control and otc medication can control symptoms without anything more drastic needing to be done.

Question 4

what are the tests for spondylolisthesis?

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Exam, radiographs: A careful physical may pick it up, but in most cases the deformity is not visible to the eye. Plain radiographs (x-rays) show the slip (spondylolisthesis). If done standing, they can show subtle slips that go away while lying down. Mri and ct are helpful if there are nerve symptoms (like leg pain, numbness, weakness) and if surgery is being considered. Bone scan is sometimes used too.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of spondylolisthesis?

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None to varied: There are several types of spondylolisthesis  these can have no symptoms to varying types of back &/or leg pain with or without any numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs.  70% of the degenerative or acquired type & 90% of the congenital type are  treated non operatively,  the pain is usually worse with activity & better with rest.

Question 6

what can help people with spondylolisthesis?

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A lot: This condition can be sucessfully treated a variety of ways seek the help of an orthopedic spine surgeon as a guide.Read dr. Wiltse work, classic on spondy.

Question 7

does hula hooping help with spondylolisthesis?

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Interesting question: I am not aware of any specific data on the subject, but if you can do it, and it doesn't make you feel worse, i say knock yourself out.

Question 8

what will  help people with spondylolisthesis?

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Varied: The natural history of spondylolisthesis is somewhat difficult to predict and may be somewhat dependent on the underlying causes of the misalignment. Also the current degree of misalignment and if there is instability also play a part. Core stabilization exercises, physical fitness and weight management are important in maintaining he issue and potentially preventing progression.

Question 9

what are the known symptoms of spondylolisthesis?

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Pain: Usual symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling of both the low back as well as the legs.

Question 10

what are the best ways to treat spondylolisthesis?

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Exercises: Spondylolisthesis is often found on x-ray examination as an incidental findings. Just because it is there, does not mean that it is the cause of your symptoms. When is established that this is the cause of your symptoms, then exercises, bracing and nsaids such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil and Aleve make help. If not prescription pain medication may be prescribed. If all fail then surgical intervention.

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