Back & Spine
Spondylolisthesis
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat spondylolisthesis.
Overview
What is Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, potentially causing back pain, leg symptoms, and instability.
Common symptoms
Low back pain that worsens with activity
Stiffness and hamstring tightness
Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs
Difficulty standing or walking for long periods
What causes it
Stress fractures from repetitive extension (common in young athletes)
Degenerative changes in the spine
Congenital vertebral differences
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Epidural Steroid Injectionsthe most common interventional spine treatment
Radiofrequency Ablationlonger-lasting relief for facet pain
Spinal Cord Stimulatorsfor pain that persists after other care
Kyphoplastyminimally invasive fracture repair
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.