Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward on the one below it. Typical symptoms of spondylolisthesis include pain across the lower back and legs, which occurs when the slipped vertebra irritates the nerves around it; however, a person can have the condition and not have pain. It is often well localized in the lumbosacral joint region but may radiate down one or both legs along the course of the sciatic nerves and especially into the distribution of the peroneal nerves. There is often complaint of stiffness of the back, and all of the symptoms become worse with exercise and strain.

Spondylolisthesis is the most common cause of low back pain in adolescent athletes. In older people, the most common cause is degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. With aging, the discs lose moisture, dry out and flatten, bringing the bones on either side closer together to the point where one slips forward on the other.

Isthmic spondylolisthesis and degenerative spondylolisthesis are frequently associated with low back and lower limb pain. Pain may be severe, slight, or entirely absent. In cases of extensive slipping the torso is shortened, the ribs may rest on the iliac crests, and the abdomen may protrude. In severe cases, the pelvic inclination is decreased and the body is swayed backward.

Most often, treatment remedies for spondylolisthesis includes:

Children and adults who have persistent pain may be considered for surgery. Surgery for spondylolisthesis may involve decompression of the nerve roots by removing bone and/or intervertebral disc material, followed by fusion of the vertebrae with or without bracing. *

BAXOLVE™ can effectively relieve you from the pain caused by spondylolisthesis and enable you to perform physical therapy exercises to strengthen the back muscles.

Pain Gate Control: TENS programmes one and two will provide you with a comfortable tingling sensation. This masks the pain, providing you with immediate pain relief. This is most appropriate if you are experiencing severe, acute pain.

Endorphin Release: TENS programmes three and four use endorphin release, the bodies’ own natural pain relieving hormones. You will experience a comfortable tapping sensation. Thirty to forty minutes of this type of stimulation is required for endorphins to be released. Endorphins remain circulating in the body after treatment has ceased providing residual pain relief. This makes it most appropriate if you are experiencing dull aching, chronic back pain.

The BAXOLVE™ Belt: Works by supporting the spinal and abdominal muscles. Lumbar support when applied firmly and comfortably assists lower back pain by helping to restrict painful movements. This improves posture and positional awareness. The belt also provides warmth to the affected area by stimulating local circulation, generating a feeling of well-being.

BAXOLVE™ Optional Accessories With the addition of the optional leads and pads you can use the BAXOLVE TENS unit on other areas where the pain may radiate to such as your neck, upper back, buttocks and legs. Simply place the pads over the site of pain to activate immediate and ongoing pain relief from the programmes mentioned above.

This Combination: Two proven therapies, TENS and lumbar support, will provide you with breakthrough technology to tackle your back pain.