5 Exercises for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Today’s video covers exercises for lumbar spondylolisthesis, which describes a condition where a lumbar (lower back) vertebral body slides out of its normal alignment. This movement can either be posterior in direction (retrolisthesis) or anterior (anterolisthesis). These types of injuries are preceded by a fracture to the pars interarticularis (spondylolysis) and can result in low back pain.

In some cases, surgical correction is required if an individual begins demonstrating motor loss or has severe, unrelenting pain. However, many times, spondylolisthesis can be treated conservatively with exercise. Exercise interventions that appear to work best include those that target the muscles of the lumbar spine as well as stretching exercises of the hamstrings and hip flexors.

00:00 Introduction
00:42 Spondylolisthesis Anatomy
01:31 Exercise 1: Hamstring Stretch
02:47 Exercise 2: Hip Flexor Stretch
04:07 Exercise 3: Partial Dead Bug
05:17 Exercise 4: Offset Side Plank
06:23 My Self-Guided Rehab Book
07:27 Exercise 5: Spine Sparing Bridge

[RehabScience]

Spondylolisthesis describes a condition where a vertebral body slides out of its normal alignment. This movement can either be posterior in direction (retrolisthesis) or anterior (anterolisthesis), as shown in this image. These types of injuries are preceded by a fracture to the pars interarticularis (spondylolysis) and can result in low back pain.

In some cases, surgical correction is required if an individual begins demonstrating motor loss or has severe, unrelenting pain. However, many times, this diagnosis can be treated conservatively with exercise.

Exercise interventions that appear to work best include those that target the muscles of the lumbar spine as well as stretching exercises of the hamstrings and hip flexors.

[kimalonzo]

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[sebhazefoundation]

Appreciation..
What do you do when your in 9/10 pain in your lower back, hips, both calves and upper feet??

[mongrel.strassenhund]

Could I do pushups with this condition?

[kimalonzo]

Random question...what is the bone called on the outside of the foot about halfway down? Mine has hurt for several days. I dont know why. Maybe from jumping? Is there anything I can do? Thanks! I still do my exercises btw. 😊❤

[jjjkkk]

Does the bridge exercise stretch the hip flexors as well? It appears to in your demonstration.

[CGib-lsgb]

Should people with spondylolisthesis stay away from strength training movements such deadlifts and squats? Are hyperextensions and reverse hyperextensions ok?

[nikhilr]

Sir please make a video on thoracic disc herniation i gave from t4 to 7 pain radiates yo ribs no one to help in india please i am suicidal