December 2024 Healthy News from Moriarty Chiropractic Chiropractic Management of Spondylolisthesis

PERSONALIZED CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

While medicine is still considering how to classify degenerative spondylolisthesis, chiropractic has gentle, relieving treatment. Spondylolisthesis is not a commonly cured condition, but one that responds to control, often non-surgically and personally with special attention to movement. A condition differentiated by the forward displacement of one vertebra on the one below it, resulting from degeneration of the spinal discs and joints, degenerative spondylolisthesis impacts the lumbar spine and can lead to painful, numb, weak lower back and legs. Diagnosis involves a thorough analysis of symptoms, physical examination, and imaging exams like X-rays or MRI scans. Medicine is still looking into its classification as seen in a new paper by Baykov (1). Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive approach to handling it, centering on the restoration of spinal alignment, the reduction of inflammation, and the improvement of mobility. Chiropractic treatment as described by Kruse et al (2) offers benefit for back pain in patients with spondylolisthesis and even related disc herniations. Care may include spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic flexion distraction decompression, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications to ease pain, improve function, and boost overall well-being. With personalized Nashua chiropractic care at Moriarty Chiropractic, individuals with degenerative spondylolisthesis can find some relief and get back their quality of life. Moriarty Chiropractic is here for you!

TIP OF THE MONTH: Consider Stabilization Exercises for Spondylolisthesis

Segmental stabilization exercises have surfaced in recent studies as a highly effective approach for individuals diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. These targeted exercises focus on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine, leading to better core strength, enhanced spinal stability, and a reduction in pain and disability. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Lin et al. (3), the significant benefits of segmental stabilization exercises were evident, with patients getting improved pain management and functional outcomes, especially in cases of lumbar spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. The compelling evidence reinforces the integration of segmental stabilization exercises into rehabilitation programs, as they play a key role in furthering patient recovery and enhancing overall quality of life, the goal of care at our Nashua chiropractic office!

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