If you are bothered by persistent back pain, it might be
due to spondylolisthesis,
a condition where one vertebra – spinal bone – moves
out of place over the one below it. This spinal misalignment often
ends with nerve compression, triggering pain,
stiffness, and sometimes debilitating symptoms in the
back and legs. Spondylolisthesis can develop due to various factors,
including genetics, injury, or degenerative changes. Accurate diagnosis is critical
for containing this condition, and advanced imaging methods are vital.
Chiropractic care is effective at managing spondylolisthesis.
THE ROLE OF IMAGING IN DIAGNOSING SPONDYLOLISTHESIS
Imaging tools like X-rays and MRI play a key
role in revealing spondylolisthesis and its effect
on the spine. According to McCormick and Perloff, the American Journal of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation emphasizes that X-rays
are good in discovering
structural issues like spondylolisthesis, while MRI provides more meticulous
information on nerve involvement and soft tissue damage. (1) Together, these
imaging modalities present a comprehensive understanding of the
condition, helping healthcare providers formulate
more targeted treatment approaches.
HOW COX® TECHNIC CAN HELP WITH SPONDYLOLISTHESIS PAIN
A promising non-invasive treatment for
spondylolisthesis is the Cox® Technic, a chiropractic treatment
that gently decompresses the spine to alleviate pressure on nerves
and reduce pain. This flexion-distraction technique boosts
mobility and makes possible healing without the need for
surgery. Case studies support its effectiveness. Research by Kruse,
White, and Gudavalli (2) published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine highlights
a patient with lumbar radiculopathy caused by an L4-L5
spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. The patient experienced significant
symptom relief and improved function through Cox® Technic, demonstrating
its potential for containing even complex cases.
A BETTER PATH TO RELIEF
Spondylolisthesis does not have to limit your
quality of life. With the right imaging tools that may identify the
problem that is suspected to be the pain cause and evidence-based
treatments like Cox® Technic, relief is oftentimes achievable.
If you have spondylolisthesis-related pain, check
with your Largo chiropractor at Hollstrom & Associates Inc to discuss how this gentle yet effective method may
benefit you. Your path to recovery begins with knowledge and the
right care. Find out how imaging and chiropractic expertise can work together
to help your spine and improve your movement.
CONTACT Hollstrom & Associates Inc
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Chad Hackel on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes the relief of back pain
in a patient with spondylolisthesis with The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your Largo chiropractic
appointment now.
