Summary Spondylolysis often develops in childhood and adolescence and is usually manifest and not curable at diagnosis. Symptoms often appear later in adulthood. Back pain occurs in the lumbar spine area and, in the case of neval involvement, radiations into the legs. Neurological symptoms should be urgently clarified by a physician. If necessary, appropriate pain … Summary | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Since it is a disease that usually does not heal, the treatment of the symptoms is the main focus. Physiotherapy is also a good way of preventing spondylolysis from progressing to spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis). Consistent stabilizing training is extremely important to improve and correct the posture of the spine. The musculature must learn to compensate for … Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Contraindications for exercises Contraindication for performing exercises is the increased occurrence of pain. If the pain worsens during an exercise, it should be stopped and only resumed or, if necessary, replaced after checking by a specialist. If neurological symptoms occur, the performance of exercises should also be stopped immediately. Neurological symptoms can be: tingling in … Contraindications for exercises | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Possible causes Spondylolysis occurs in 80 % of cases in the lumbar spine area in the 5th lumbar vertebral body. The 4th lumbar vertebral body is the second most frequently affected vertebral body. Spondylolysis is extremely rare in other spinal column sections such as the thoracic spine or cervical spine. It is often promoted by … Possible causes | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
