Spondylolisthesis is when your vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebrae below it, causing discomfort and pain in your lower back. It can be treated in multiple ways including surgery and physical therapy treatment, allowing pain relief for our patients. Physical therapy is often the first line of treatment, especially for less severe cases. Therapy sessions for this type of pain usually involve muscle strengthening exercises that support the spine, like working on your core and your back. Stronger muscles can stabilize the back and reduce pain levels. Our physical therapists can also teach you exercises that can improve your posture and flexibility. This can also help with reducing pain and pain management. If pain is severe or physical therapy does not help, minimally invasive surgery is recommended. The main goal of surgery is also to stabilize the spine. This can involve spinal fusion, where the slipped vertebrae are joined with the one below using bone graphs and hardware. This stops the movement between your vertebrae and can reduce the pain substantially. If you feel like you are suffering from similar symptoms, contact Axis Spine & Orthopedics today!