Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone(vertebra) in the lower part of the spine slips forward and onto a bone below it.In children, spondylolisthesis usually occurs between the fifth bone in the lower back(lum...

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Spondylolisthesis may vary from mild to severe. A person with spondylolisthesis may have no symptoms.The condition ca...

Causes

It is often due to a birth defect in that area of the spine.In adults, the most common cause is degenerative disease(...

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The doctor will perform a physical exam. A straight leg raise may be uncomfortable or painful.

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Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition. Most patients get better with strengthening and stretch...

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People with marked lordosis should avoid back hyperextension (leaning way back), weight lifting, and contact sports. ...

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Call your health care provider if:The back appears to curve excessivelyThere is back pain or stiffnessThere is pain i...

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