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Healthy News December 2024

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PERSONALIZED CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

While medicine is still studying the classification of degenerative spondylolisthesis, chiropractic offers gentle, pain-easing treatment. Spondylolisthesis is not a commonly cured condition, but one that reacts to control, manytimes non-surgically and personally with special attention to movement. A condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over |he one below it, resulting from degeneration of the spinal discs and joints, degenerative spondylolisthesis affects the lumbar spine and can lead to painful, numb, weak lower back and legs. Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation of symptoms, physical examination, and imaging tests 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 managing it, centering on restoring spinal alignment, reducing inflammation, and improving 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 include spinal manipulation like Cox® Technic flexion distraction decompression, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications to decrease pain, improve function, and boost overall well-being. With personalized Carrolltown chiropractic care at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, individuals with degenerative spondylolisthesis can find some relief and regain their quality of life. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 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 spondylolisthesis pain.

Carrolltown 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 method for individuals diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. These targeted exercises focus on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine, leading to better core strength, boosted 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, 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 Carrolltown chiropractic office!

Make your Carrolltown chiropractic appointment today with Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation!

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