Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

We’re well-equipped at the Carrolton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) to assist patients suffering from common mechanical problems of the spine. If you’re suffering from lower back pain and soreness and tightness in your legs, one possible culprit is degenerative spondylolisthesis.


Our vertebrae have flat circular bodies separated from each other by spongy discs. The vertebrae are linked together in back by facet joints. When a facet joint becomes fractured, a vertebral body can slip forward. This condition is called spondylolisthesis, and although it can come about through sudden injuries it is usually the result of a long process of degeneration. People with the degenerative form of this condition are most often over the age of sixty-five, and it is more common in women. Degenerative spondylolisthesis occurs in the lumbar region more often than in the neck, but more than one vertebra may be slipped at a time.


Imaging tests can reveal whether a vertebra has slipped. In some cases, nerves may be compressed, but people are often unaware anything is wrong. Conservative treatments are generally recommended, including gentle adjustments, ice pack cryotherapy, and physical therapy targeting the core and back muscles. Pain is likelier to occur when a patient is standing, but because patients often don’t feel spondylolisthesis, regular examinations are a good idea for people at increased risk.


Dr. Peter Lazarnick is located at 486 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. To schedule an appointment, call 770-832-2226 or visit www.askdrpete.com.


 

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