Spondylolisthesis Treatment Programs

Back injuries are usually one of the most painful and immobilizing damage that your body is in your life. Especially in sports, athletes suffer most when their back pain is a traumatic injury or stress fracture. Spondylolisthesis is a kind of pause that is common in people who lift heavy foods. In sports, weightlifters are among the group of people with a severe backache. It 'also widespread among children aged 9 to 14. This condition refers to the forward sliding of the vertebrae above the other, which may reach 75% movement in severe cases.

In case you are suffering from a spondylolisthesis, go to your doctor right away and get your back x-rayed to confirm the extent of the forward slipping. This can either be from grade 1 to 4 where the slippage increases with every degree of the injury. As soon as you feel pain or discomfort on your lower back (as the forth and lower vertebrae are usually the affected ones), try not to bend your back as this can aggravate the condition. Immobilization is your best friend when it comes to problems related to the skeletal system.

In general, you will be given a prescription of exercise routines along with a period of rest from your sport(s). Your doctor will regularly get an x-ray on your back to check and monitor your progress. Back braces are usually used on such cases to prevent the movement of the back which can contribute to additional damages.

Stretching and strengthening exercises that targets your lower back and core are usually included in your rehabilitation program. These are very important to accomplish if you would like to recover in much better shape. In addition, completing the task would reduce the chances of the injury from coming back. Massage therapies such as sports massage can also be added in your medical care. Make sure that you have the approval of your doctor prior to any use of such alternative treatment methods. Although you may resume your training while under recovery, avoid overdoing your back with heavy exercises as this can aggravate the situation. Be kind to your body as it would not be able to take as much training as you would like in its current condition.

Surgery would be done as soon as possible on serious cases. However, this is quite rare as most of the injuries to the back are resolved using the conservative treatment methods. A medical specialist will discuss the matter immediately to the client in case he or she does not see any progress with the natural treatment. This would be a clear sign that your condition requires more than the usual therapy program. Discuss the decision with your doctor as this would be a serious matter.

As soon as the back area is free from pain and all sorts of discomfort, the athlete will be allowed to resume his or her activities. High speed and quick turns of directions are usually avoided by clients who had grade 3 and above spondylolisthesis.