A member asked:

Can spondylolisthesis be caused by standing stationary on an 11, 000 lb forklift that can reach speeds up to 8mph, that also has no suspension while being exposed to temperatures up to 112 degrees in conjunction with getting on and off this machine to lif

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No: No, but the symptoms can definitely become worse with use of heavy equipment without much shock absorption capability. Repetitive stopping and starting can increase back pain and occasionally pain radiating into the lower extremities. The spondylolisthesis is likely an existing problem, however.

Answered 12/9/2013

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