Spondylolisthesis Treatment in North Alabama

Spondylolisthesis has a variety of causes. In children, it is often due to a birth defect in that area of the spine. Some people develop this condition because of an overuse injury called “spondylolysis.” This is a stress fracture of the vertebral bone. In adults, arthritis and the loss of disc elasticity that results from aging are the most common causes of spondylolisthesis.

Less commonly, spondylolisthesis can result from a sudden injury that leads to a broken vertebra. Diseases or tumors that weaken the spine can also result in spondylolisthesis.

Your back pain treatment — whether lower, middle, or upper — should be as individual and unique as you are. That’s why our team of medical doctors will take the time to learn about your back pain symptoms to understand the root cause of the issue. Based on their determination, we’ll work with you to develop your plan of action. How they treat your back pain depends on its cause. Your treatment plan may include medication, injections, muscle relaxers, rest, lifestyle modifications, and therapy. If you experience acute pain, meaning it was caused by an accident or one-off incident, we will work to help you manage the pain and recover as soon as possible. If the pain is chronic due to a condition such as arthritis, our pain management consultants can help you manage it for the long term.

Treatment options depend on the severity of your condition. You may benefit from rest. Medications may relieve your pain. A back brace may also help. And, you may benefit from physical therapy. If those methods are not successful, you may benefit from a surgical procedure to reduce nerve compression or to stabilize your spine.