Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis can cause lower back or LegPain, hamstring tightness, Leg Numbness and tingling in the legs. Muscles in your legs may feel tight or weak and you may even limp. Doctors commonly distinguish three forms of this condition.

1. Congenital spondylolisthesis in children, where a genetic disposition may result in an elongated vertebral arch.

2. The degenerative form, frequently observed in adults. This develops through wear of the facet joints and/or intervertebral discs, which can lead to a shift or slippage of the vertebral body.

3. The traumatic form, a rare disturbance caused by injury, most often involving the lumbar vertebrae L3 and L4.

The fourth (L4) and fifth (L5) lumbar vertebrae are most commonly affected. In this region, the strain of increased pulling forces from the hip flexor muscles is often noticeable. Either way, Pain can often be substantially reduced within the first session using Osteopressure.