Understanding Spondylolisthesis

Physical therapy is a commonly prescribed treatment for back discomfort. One potential cause of lower back pain is spondylolisthesis. Watch this video to learn more about this condition.

The bones of your spine, which are called vertebrae, can develop defects or suffer trauma that weakens them and prevents them from maintaining their proper position in your spine. When this occurs, the damaged vertebra can slip forward or backward and lead to back pain, leg pain, tingling and numbness in the legs, and tightened hamstrings.