{"id":2276,"date":"2026-03-19T18:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/spinal-disorders-causes-symptoms-treatment-in-berlin\/spondylolisthesis-causes-symptoms-and-modern-treatment-of-spondylolisthesis\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:54:03","slug":"spondylolisthesis-causes-symptoms-and-modern-treatment-of-spondylolisthesis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/spinal-disorders-causes-symptoms-treatment-in-berlin\/spondylolisthesis-causes-symptoms-and-modern-treatment-of-spondylolisthesis\/","title":{"rendered":"Spondylolisthesis: Causes, symptoms and modern treatment of spondylolisthesis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2276\" class=\"elementor elementor-2276 elementor-2258\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47966734 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47966734\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27a8838 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e27a8838\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You have been experiencing pain in your lower back for some time. Perhaps it extends into your legs, perhaps it gets worse when you move. What seems harmless at first may have a serious cause: <strong>Spondylolisthesis<\/strong>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1446908a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1446908a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This disease of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wirbelsaeulenerkrankungen\/\"><strong>spine<\/strong><\/a> is medically referred to as <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong>. For a long time, many sufferers do not know what is behind their symptoms. This is exactly where this article comes in: explaining it clearly, providing reassurance and showing which treatment really makes sense.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c32224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52c32224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c64bc275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c64bc275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Slipped vertebrae<\/strong>, also known as <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong>, describes a displacement of the <strong>vertebral bodies<\/strong> against each other. This causes a <strong>vertebra<\/strong> to slide forwards &#8211; less frequently backwards. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0f5bae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be0f5bae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This most frequently affects the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/knowledge\/lumbar-spine-the-number-one-problem-area\/\"><strong>lumbar spine<\/strong><\/a>especially the transition between the fourth and fifth <strong>vertebrae<\/strong> or between the fifth <strong>vertebral body<\/strong> and the <strong>sacrum<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e30d5fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e30d5fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is known as a <strong>slipped vertebra<\/strong>. This <strong>form of<\/strong> instability occurs when the stabilizing <strong>structures<\/strong> of the <strong>spine<\/strong> are weakened. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae0bd88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dae0bd88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>classification<\/strong> is often based on Meyerding. It describes the extent to which the <strong>vertebral body<\/strong> is displaced. This helps to plan the right <strong>treatment<\/strong>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff294e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bff294e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Important to understand: <strong>Spondylolisthesis<\/strong> is not a sudden event, but usually a gradual process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a31af8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7a31af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes and development of spondylolisthesis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a529b9d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a529b9d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many <strong>causes<\/strong> of <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong>. There is often a combination of several factors. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-313419f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"313419f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A key issue is <strong>wear and tear on<\/strong> the <strong>spine<\/strong>. With increasing age, <strong>intervertebral discs<\/strong>, <strong>vertebral joints<\/strong> and <strong>muscles<\/strong> change. These <strong>wear processes<\/strong> lead to a loss of stability.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca758f68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca758f68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One common cause is <strong>spondylolysis<\/strong>. This is a <strong>cleft formation<\/strong> in the area of the <strong>vertebral arch<\/strong>. This can be congenital or caused by strain.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e9d75d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e9d75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Young people and athletes are particularly affected. Sports with strong hyperextension can strain the <strong>vertebral arches<\/strong>. <strong>Malformations<\/strong> can also play a role.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3aa34f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3aa34f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition, accidents or injuries can trigger a displacement of the <strong>vertebral bodies<\/strong>. In rare cases, there is an underlying genetic <strong>form<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0e748a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b0e748a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Over time, <strong>the spine becomes unstable<\/strong>. The <strong>vertebral body<\/strong> begins to <strong>slide<\/strong> &#8211; usually forwards. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4240088a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4240088a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms and typical complaints of spondylolisthesis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7907e293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7907e293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>symptoms<\/strong> of <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong> are often non-specific and develop slowly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a4f07dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a4f07dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Back pain<\/strong> that is deep in the lower <strong>back<\/strong> is typical. This <strong>pain<\/strong> often intensifies with strain or certain <strong>movements<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3637784c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3637784c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many <strong>sufferers<\/strong> report that the pain radiates down the <strong>legs<\/strong>. This is caused by irritation of the <strong>nerves<\/strong> in the <strong>spinal canal<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05efba58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05efba58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This can lead to <strong>numbness<\/strong>, tingling or even <strong>paralysis<\/strong>. These are caused by <strong>compression<\/strong> of the <strong>nerve structures<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b765e54e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b765e54e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A classic <strong>sign<\/strong> is the so-called hill phenomenon &#8211; a palpable step along the spinous processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c6fa14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5c6fa14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>symptoms<\/strong> can vary greatly. Some <strong>patients<\/strong> have hardly any symptoms, others suffer from severe <strong>pain<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949d8495 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"949d8495\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In advanced <strong>cases<\/strong>, there may be problems with bladder or bowel function. Quick action is then required. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da32dd40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da32dd40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis: How is spondylolisthesis diagnosed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09adef2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09adef2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>diagnosis<\/strong> always begins with a detailed discussion. The <strong>doctor<\/strong> asks about the <strong>symptoms<\/strong>, their progression and possible <strong>causes<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eceb4e6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eceb4e6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is followed by a physical examination. <strong>Movements<\/strong>, reflexes and <strong>nerve<\/strong> function are checked. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b8a8479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b8a8479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Imaging procedures are crucial:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eae9b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eae9b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>X-ray shows the displacement of the <strong>vertebral bodies<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>MRI provides information about <strong>intervertebral discs<\/strong>, <strong>nerve structures<\/strong> and the <strong>spinal cord<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>CT helps to assess the bony <strong>structures<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c92035ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c92035ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In many <strong>clinics<\/strong>, functional images are also taken. These show the <strong>instability<\/strong> during movement. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b37d34a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b37d34a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This provides a clear <strong>picture<\/strong> of the disease &#8211; the basis for any meaningful <strong>treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6446436 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6446436\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment of spondylolisthesis: conservative to surgical<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a98f93e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a98f93e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The good news is that in many <strong>cases<\/strong> no immediate <strong>surgery<\/strong> is necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c84450f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c84450f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Spondylolisthesis<\/strong> is initially <strong>treated<\/strong> conservatively. The aim is to reduce <strong>pain<\/strong> and strengthen the <strong>muscles<\/strong> in <strong>the middle of the body<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-014c8930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"014c8930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Conservative <strong>therapy<\/strong> includes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604e21a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"604e21a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Targeted <strong>physiotherapy<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Painkillers<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Adaptation of stress and everyday life<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d79f63c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d79f63c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ea06ba4\" data-id=\"6ea06ba4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f23870a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f23870a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Conservative therapy includes a detailed consultation with the patient, drug therapy, physiotherapy and supportive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Important: Most patients benefit significantly from this. Surgery can often be avoided. <\/p>\n<p>A second opinion could be useful in case of doubt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a64f45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9a64f45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc09049 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc09049\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c0aea27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c0aea27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When does spondylolisthesis surgery make sense?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2eefadd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2eefadd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Surgery<\/strong> is not recommended lightly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244640c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"244640c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surgical intervention is advisable if:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2ca7c3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2ca7c3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>there is severe <strong>pain<\/strong> <\/p><\/li><li><p>neurological deficits occur<\/p><\/li><li><p>conservative <strong>treatment<\/strong> is not sufficient<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a2f905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28a2f905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In severe <strong>cases<\/strong>, a spinal fusion (spondylodesis) may be necessary. This involves stabilizing the affected <strong>vertebral body<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ef85f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83ef85f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The aim of the <strong>operation<\/strong> is to relieve the <strong>nerve structures<\/strong>. Modern procedures are minimally invasive and gentle on the tissue. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be58f87f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be58f87f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The choice of method depends on several factors:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c12796 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54c12796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Degree of <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Individual <strong>complaints<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Underlying <strong>causes<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713dd026 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"713dd026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The procedure is followed by targeted <strong>therapy<\/strong> to restore mobility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c67f022b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c67f022b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Living with spondylolisthesis: Prognosis and everyday life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13aa40bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13aa40bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people live well with <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong> &#8211; especially if it is <strong>diagnosed<\/strong> early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122a7dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"122a7dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stable <strong>muscles<\/strong> are important. The <strong>muscles<\/strong> in your <strong>back<\/strong> and <strong>core<\/strong> play a central role. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107c6eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"107c6eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regular <strong>movement<\/strong> helps to relieve pressure on the <strong>spine<\/strong>. At the same time, extreme strain should be avoided. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98223e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98223e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the right <strong>therapy<\/strong>, <strong>symptoms<\/strong> can often be significantly reduced. A good quality of life is also possible after an <strong>operation<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be0e798 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2be0e798\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6214dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d6214dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Spondylolisthesis<\/strong> is a common but easily treatable <strong>disease<\/strong> of the <strong>spine<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b13858f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b13858f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A precise <strong>diagnosis<\/strong> and individually tailored <strong>treatment<\/strong> are crucial.<br>Not every <strong>spondylolisthesis<\/strong> requires <strong>surgery<\/strong> &#8211; targeted <strong>therapy<\/strong> is often sufficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7f378d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b7f378d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are suffering from <strong>back pain<\/strong> or unclear <strong>symptoms<\/strong> or are unsure about a recommended <strong>spinal operation<\/strong>, it is worth getting a thorough clarification and, if necessary, a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/zweitmeinung-einholen-ja-nein-vielleicht\/\">second opinion on the planned operation<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-837474b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"837474b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\ud83d\udc49 Have your situation assessed individually &#8211; for greater safety and quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have been experiencing pain in your lower back for some time. Perhaps it extends into your legs, perhaps it gets worse when you move. What seems harmless at first may have a serious cause: Spondylolisthesis. This disease of the spine is medically referred to as spondylolisthesis. 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