Episode 73 - Spondylolisthesis and Back Pain: Relief without Surgery

In this episode of Back At It with Dr. Decompression, Dr. JD Dudum explains spondylolisthesis, a condition where the vertebrae slip forward, causing back pain, instability, and potential nerve irritation. He discusses its common causes—high-impact sports, trauma, and aging—and why proper imaging (X-rays, MRIs, and flexion-extension films) is crucial for diagnosis. Treatment options include chiropractic care, decompression therapy, and targeted rehab exercises to stabilize the spine. He shares a real patient case, Arnulfo, who avoided spinal fusion and became 100% pain-free after a 9-week decompression program.  0:00 – Introduction: What is spondylolisthesis? 1:45 – How vertebrae slip forward and the difference between grades 1-4. 3:22 – Common causes: high-impact sports, trauma, and aging. 6:48 – Symptoms: Back pain, sciatica, pain from sitting or standing too long. 9:50 – Real patient case: How Arnulfo avoided spinal fusion. 12:05 – The role of PowerPlate, laser therapy, and rehab in recovery. 13:42 – Key takeaways: Diagnosing instability, best exercises, and avoiding surgery. #Spondylolisthesis #BackPainRelief #SpinalDecompression #SciaticaRecovery #AvoidSurgery #SpineHealth #ChiropracticCare #LowerBackPain #DiscHerniation #PainFreeLiving