Spondylolisthesis is described as a slippage of the vertebra in the spinal column, which can result in stresses on the tissues and impact on the delicate nerve structures in the spine. This condition may need to be treated by a variety of conservative means, however exercises are often recommended for patients suffering from painful spondylolisthesis symptoms, such as nerve and axial spine pain as well as tingling, numbness and muscle weakness.

The right kind of stretching and fitness routine can be very beneficial in strengthening key muscles and relieving muscle tightness and pain. Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning a new fitness regime, as the wrong course of treatment could result in your condition worsening. Read on to learn about which treatment plan would be best in alleviating the discomfort associated with your spondylolisthesis condition.

Benefits of a spondylolisthesis exercise

If your doctor has diagnosed you with spondylolisthesis, it is essential to exercise the muscles in the back and abdomen so they are able to support and stabilize the spine. Yoga is highly recommended because it strengthens and elongates muscles in the legs and back. Yoga also involves the use of breathing techniques that allow you to relax and focus on your body’s response to every movement. With yoga or any spondylolisthesis exercise you perform, it is important that you don’t push yourself too hard because you could end up doing more harm than good. If you decide to try yoga, make sure that you find a trusted and licensed instructor and let him or her know about your spondylolisthesis symptoms.

Surgical options for spondylolisthesis

If spondylolisthesis exercises and other conservative treatment options, like physical therapy, a spinal brace or pain medications, prove to be ineffective in relieving pain, your doctor might begin to explore the possibility of more aggressive techniques like back surgery. Highly invasive traditional open back surgery leads to a hospitalization of two to five days. The procedures often cut muscles, resulting in a painful and lengthy recovery.

However, there are now minimally invasive options for back surgery that allow the condition to be treated in an outpatient setting and with a greatly reduced number of side effects. USA Spine Care offers minimally invasive decompression and stabilization procedures that help avoid tissue and muscle damage by using muscle-sparing techniques and small incisions. Our minimally invasive procedures only have a 2.26 percent complication rate and 0.55 percent infection rate as well as no lengthy recovery^ compared to traditional open back surgery.

If you’d like more information on the spondylosis treatment options offered at USA Spine Care, contact us today. As the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, our minimally invasive alternatives have already helped more than 75,000 patients find relief from their chronic neck and back pain conditions, such as spondylolisthesis.

Reach out to our dedicated team and submit your no-cost MRI review* to determine if you are a potential candidate for our minimally invasive spine surgery.

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