Spondylolisthesis Treatment
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How to Treat Spondylolisthesis
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include:
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy for spondylolisthesis usually involves exercise, especially exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles and the extensor muscles of the back. A back brace may also be recommended.
If you are overweight, your doctor may instruct you to lose weight.
Medications
Pain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may be recommended to help manage pain.
Injections
Steroid medication injections may help reduce pain. These injections are given around the nerves that exit the spinal cord.
Surgery
If the slippage of the vertebra is severe or if your pain does not respond to other treatments, surgery may be recommended. This may involve fusing two of the vertebra together in a procedure known as spinal fusion.
