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Healthy News December 2024

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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, manytimes non-surgically and personally with special attention to movement. A condition distinguished by the forward displacement of one vertebra on |he one under it, stemming from degeneration of the spinal discs and joints, degenerative spondylolisthesis impacts the lumbar spine and can lead to pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and legs. Diagnosis requires a thorough analysis of symptoms, physical examination, and imaging tests like X-rays or MRI scans. Medicine is still exploring its classification as evidenced by a recent paper by Baykov (1). Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive approach to managing 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 help for back pain in patients with spondylolisthesis and even related disc herniations. Care may involved spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic flexion distraction decompression, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications to decrease pain, enhance function, and heighten overall well-being. With personalized Vancouver chiropractic care at Vancouver Disc Centers, individuals with degenerative spondylolisthesis can experience some relief and get back their quality of life. Vancouver Disc Centers is here for you!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Lee Hazen on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about the use of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to ease the pain of spondylolisthesis.

Vancouver chiropractic exercise for spondylolisthesis 

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 concentrate on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine, leading to improved 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 clear, with patients getting improved pain management and functional outcomes, particularly in cases of lumbar spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. The compelling evidence supports the integration of segmental stabilization exercises into rehabilitation programs, as they play a key role in furthering patient recovery and enriching overall quality of life, a big aim of care at our Vancouver chiropractic office!

Schedule your Vancouver chiropractic appointment today with Vancouver Disc Centers!

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