Spondylolisthesis Treatment in Flowood, MS

Spondylolisthesis is a chronic spine condition that occurs when a lumbar vertebra slips forward.  This distorts the shape of your spine and can compress the nerves of the spinal canal or those found between the vertebrae. Compressed nerves are what cause chronic pain patients to suffer. There are a few different reasons that a person may develop spondylolisthesis.  When it is diagnosed in children, the condition is often the result of a birth defect. In adults, it is often a result of the progression of spondylolysis, which happens when stress fractures are present in the lumbar spine.  A sudden injury to the spine or certain normal results of aging such as arthritis and reduced disc elasticity can also cause a person to develop spondylolisthesis.

Your doctor will perform an in-depth physical exam and discuss your symptoms if you have any. Some patients with spondylolisthesis will not notice any symptoms. In others, lower back pain, sciatica, hamstring spasms, or foot numbness can all be indications that you may have spondylolisthesis. The most important part of the diagnostic process is x-ray imaging of the lumbar spine to effectively view the internal positioning of your vertebrae. If the misplaced vertebrae are expected to be pressing on nerves in your back, a CT scan may be ordered as well.  At Jackson Pain Center, our experienced pain specialists can provide precise diagnoses, so you are armed with the information you need to decide on a treatment plan that is right for your needs. We believe in providing our patients with comprehensive care and support that can have a truly positive impact on their lives every day, so they can enjoy a full and active life.

Your treatment will be developed especially for you. Depending on the severity of your condition, rest or over-the-counter medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could be helpful. For others, prescription pain medication or a back brace may be best. Epidural steroid injections can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Most patients can benefit form targeted physical therapy to strengthen important muscles in the back and core to help provide effective support for the injured area of the spine. For the most severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to stabilize the lumbar spine and address nerve compression. Spinal fusion surgery requires a lengthy recovery process, but has an incredibly high success rate.

If you have chronic low back pain and think that spondylolisthesis may be the culprit, contact Jackson Pain Center, to schedule a personalized consultation today.  We are conveniently located at 1 Layfair Drive, Suite 400 Flowood, MS 39232. so you can easily access the quality pain management services and spondylolisthesis treatments you need to live your best life possible. We serve patients from Flowood MS, Jackson MS, Pearl MS, Richland MS, Ridgeland MS, Langford MS, Brandon MS, and surrounding areas.