Spondylolisthesis Health Center
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which the there is a defect in a portion of the spine, causing vertebra to slip to one side of the body. Spondylolisthesis should not be confused with Spondylolysis, the most common cause of isthmic spondylolisthesis, in which one vertebral body is slipped forward over another. Isthmic spondylolisthesis is the most common cause of back pain in children; however, most children do not actually experience any symptoms or pain. The most common symptom is back pain or leg pain that limits a person's activity level.
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Spinal anatomy is a remarkable combination of strong bones, flexible ligaments and tendons, large muscles and highly sensitive nerves that is designed to be incredibly strong yet highly flexible.
Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options
While there are many causes of lower back pain, most cases of low back pain can typically be linked to either a general cause or a specific and diagnosable condition.
Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean?
Quite often leg pain or foot pain is not caused by a problem in the leg or foot, but rather by a condition in the lower back.
What You Need to Know About Sciatica
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg.