Spondylolisthesis Treatment

What is Spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is a spine condition that causes the spine, or vertebrae, to slip forward. The forward placement of causes the nerve roots within the spinal column to become pinched.

There are two main types of spondylolisthesis:

• Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Occurs when the joints weaken, allowing a vertebra to slip forward. Nerve roots may become pinched causing pain to radiate to the legs and the feet.
• Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Occurs when vertebral bone fractures, allowing a vertebra to slip forward. This can also pinch nerve roots causing pain to radiate to the legs and the feet.

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Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA David Chu, MD, FAAPMR Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM

What Are the Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis?

The most common signs and symptoms of spondylolisthesis include:

• Back Pain
• Stiffness of the back
• Thigh and leg pain or weakness
• Tightness in hamstrings
• Walking with a “waddle”
• Buttock pain

What Treatments Are Available for Spondylolisthesis?

At New York Pain Care spondylolisthesis treatment includes personalized treatment plans designed by our expert staff. Early detection of Spondylolisthesis is important to help monitor the condition. Some of the treatment options available at New York Pain Care include physical therapy programs which can be very effective, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to stimulate the muscles, and Medical Massage.

What Do I Do Next?

The first step in treating spondylolisthesis is to make an appointment to see a back specialist or interventional spine specialist for a diagnosis and to learn your treatment options.

Call us at 646-846-1824 or book an appointment online. At New York Pain Care our goal is to get you started on a personalized treatment plan to find relief.

New York Pain Care
20 Squadron Blvd, Suite 290
New City, NY 10956
(212) 242-8160

This content was co-authored and medically reviewed by the expert team at New York Pain Care, a leading New York City and New Jersey practice specializing in interventional spine and comprehensive pain management. The team is led by Dr. Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA, a board-certified interventional spine specialist with over 15 years of experience in non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for neck, back, joint, and orthopedic pain. Dr. Hosny and his team have performed over 20,000 outpatient procedures, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care. With decades of combined expertise, the team ensures all content reflects the most accurate, current, and authoritative guidance in pain diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.