Overview
Spondylolisthesis most often affects the lower back. Many people have mild symptoms that improve with treatment.
Symptoms
- Lower back pain
- Stiffness
- Pain spreading to the buttocks or legs
- Tight hamstring muscles
- Numbness or weakness in the legs
Causes and risk factors
Causes include age-related wear, stress fractures in young athletes, birth defects and injury.
Diagnosis
X-rays, CT or MRI show the slip and nerve compression.
Treatment
Treatment includes physiotherapy, painkillers, injections and surgery for severe cases.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor for back pain that lasts or spreads down the legs. Seek emergency care for bladder or bowel problems.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
