Spondylolisthesis

What Are the Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis?

Symptoms of spondylolisthesis range from mild to severe, and vary from patient to patient. Some people with spondylolisthesis may not experience any symptoms at all. In early stages, spondylolisthesis symptoms of pain may be present when activity involving the back or neck is performed.

Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Symptoms

Localized or radiating pain in the back, buttocks, and/or thighs
Muscle tightness and stiffness
Tenderness in the area of the spondylolisthesis
Reduced range of motion in the lower back
Numbness and tingling sensations in the legs
Muscular weakness if the condition is allowed to progress far enough

Cervical Spondylolisthesis Symptoms

Localized or radiating pain in the shoulder and arm
Muscle tightness and stiffness
Tenderness in the area of the spondylolisthesis
Reduced range of motion in the neck
Numbness and tingling sensations in the arms
Muscular weakness if the condition is allowed to progress far enough

Note From Dr. Liu It is important to note that not all patients with spondylolisthesis will feel painful lumbar or cervical spondylolisthesis symptoms.

Symptoms of spondylolisthesis are dependent on where in the spine the slippage has happened. If your vertebrae have slipped in your neck you will feel symptoms in the shoulders, arms, and hands. Symptoms of spondylolisthesis will be felt in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and thighs when lumbar slippage occurs.

Confused about your symptoms?

If you think that you are experiencing symptoms of spondylolisthesis we recommend that you take a moment to fill out our where is your pain diagnostics survey. Once we receive it, one of our ASC patient advocates will be in touch with you to provide you with any help or advice that you may need.

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