What are the Symptoms and Signs of Spondylolisthesis?

The most common symptom of spondylolisthesis is lower back pain.

Symptoms of spondylolisthesis include:

Stiffness and tenderness in the affected area of the spine.

Tightening of the hamstring muscles in the back of the thighs.

Pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the thighs, legs and buttocks, which is because of nerve compression.

Severe nerve compression can result in loss of bladder and bowel control.

References:

Spondylolisthesis - (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001260.htm)

About Spondylolisthesis - (http://www.medicinenet.com/spondylolisthesis/article.htm)

Know More on Spondylolisthesis - (http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/back_pain/hic_spondylolisthesis.aspx)

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