About 28% of people with low back pain may have spondylolisthesis, a condition in which vertebrae in your spine move out of proper alignment. If you suffer from pain, numbness, or tingling because of spondylolisthesis, Dr. Peter Le, DC, Dr. Rick Morris, DC-ABAAHP, and their expert team can help. At Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. in Santa Monica, California, they offer nonsurgical treatment to ease your pain. Schedule your appointment by calling the Los Angeles practice or booking online today.
Spondylolisthesis occurs when a spinal bone (vertebra) slips out of proper alignment in comparison to the bone below it. It can cause a pinched nerve and long-lasting discomfort. Spondylolisthesis treatment at Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. can offer you relief.
Some common signs and symptoms of spondylolisthesis include:
Symptoms might be mild, moderate, or severe. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all, but imaging procedures help your spine specialist detect spondylolisthesis.
While spondylolisthesis can happen to anybody, certain factors increase your risk of developing it. Examples include:
Being in a car accident and certain sports activities, such as football, weightlifting, and gymnastics also boost your risk of developing spondylolisthesis.
To find out if you have spondylolisthesis, Dr. Le or Dr. Morris reviews your symptoms and asks questions about your medical history. They complete a physical exam and might use X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your condition.
Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. offers numerous spondylolisthesis treatments, including:
Stabilization exercises with physiotherapy help strengthen back and abdominal muscles to minimize spinal movement and discomfort.
Spine specialists at Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. offer revolutionary DRX 9000™ technology for advanced spinal decompression (spinal traction), to alleviate nerve impingement, increase blood flow, and improve spinal alignment.
Dr. Le or Dr. Morris may recommend an epidural injection if they deem it appropriate. Steroid injections can reduce inflammation and discomfort associated with spondylolisthesis.
Don’t live with spondylolisthesis pain when noninvasive solutions are within each at Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. Read more about spondylolisthesis by reading our article. Schedule your next appointment by phone or online today.
