Back Lower (Lumbar) Spondylolisthesis Treatment

Anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below.

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 Helped a lot
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I had L5/S1 dehydrated disc diangosed through MRI.The doctor dida posterior lumbar interbody fusion about six months ago. I am feeling pretty good. I can walk for about 20-30 minutes. Lifting thingsis a bit problematic though..
 Healed
While in high school I was diagnosed with a spondylolisthesis. To determine that I had this condition I had to go through mri's and x-ray's. When I found out, I was prescribed vicodin, sent to physical therapy, and told to miss a season of tennis. The vicodin did not do much to help the pain. Physical therapy however helped by ....
 Helped a little

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Category
Name Average Result Healed Helped
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Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
4.6
(22)
18 1 1 2
Diet and Weight Management
Weight Loss
5.0
1
Diet and Weight Management
Diet Management
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Vicodin Medication
2.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
2.0
1
Exercise
Dumbells
5.0
1
Exercise
Biking
5.0
1
Exercise
Cable Weights
5.0
1
Exercise
Running
5.0
1
Exercise
Change of Sleeping Position
5.0
1
Exercise
Proper Posture
5.0
1
Exercise
Exercise
5.0
1
Exercise
Aerobics Exercises
5.0
1
Exercise
Strengthening
5.0
1
Exercise
Weight Machines
5.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Back Support Brace
5.0
1
Surgery
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
4.0
1
Therapy
Massage Therapy
5.0
2
Therapy
Chiropractic
5.0
2
Therapy
Physical Therapy
5.0
1
Therapy
Micro current
5.0
1
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