Healthy News December 2024

 picture of Fernandina Beach spondylolisthesis

PERSONALIZED CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

While medicine is still studying the classification of degenerative spondylolisthesis, chiropractic offers gentle, relieving treatment. Spondylolisthesis is not a typically cured condition, but one that reacts to control, often without surgery and with personal effort and special attention to movement. A condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra on |he one below it, resulting from degeneration of the spinal discs and joints, degenerative spondylolisthesis affects the lumbar spine and can lead to pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and legs. Diagnosis involves a thorough analysis of symptoms, physical examination, and imaging exams 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 handling 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 benefit 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 reduced pain, improve function, and boost overall well-being. With personalized Fernandina Beach chiropractic care at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic, individuals with degenerative spondylolisthesis can find some relief and get back their quality of life. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic 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 reduce the pain of spondylolisthesis.

Fernandina Beach 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 way 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 new systematic review and meta-analysis performed by Lin et al. (3), the significant benefits of segmental stabilization exercises were clear, with patients experiencing improved pain management and functional outcomes, particularly in cases of lumbar spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. The compelling evidence reinforces the integration of segmental stabilization exercises into rehabilitation programs, as they play a key role in promoting patient recovery and enhancing overall quality of life, the goal of care at our Fernandina Beach chiropractic office!

Schedule your Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment now with Amelia Chiropractic Clinic!

We wish you the merriest of holidays! Happy New Year!.

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