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Spondylolysis
Some activities put heightened stress on the lower back region. People with a family history of spondylolisthesis should take special care when partaking in any high risk activity. Certain
sports
and activities can cause a increased chance of spondylolisthesis development. Some of the highest risk activities include: * Gymnastics * Football * Wrestling * Judo * Horseback Riding & Jumping * High Impact Activities Recommendation for SpondylolysisPrevention of this problem is the best treatment. If you are aware that it runs in your family, be careful with your lower back! Try to avoid high risk activities and try not to put too much stress on your lower back. If you already have spondylolisthesis, try not to worry about it too much. The worry will only lead to worse symptoms. Remember, many others have this condition and have NO SYMPTOMS at all. It is possible, and even probable, that you will live a normal and pain free life.Fractured vertebrae can be very painful when they first occur. However, given proper care and healing, most painful complaints will resolve completely and not cause any chronic back pain conditions to develop. Make sure to rehabilitate the injury properly to insure optimal healing for any form of fracture.
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