fitness with spondylolisthesis

csplatt
csplatt Posts: 1,002 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So that’s a big word so ignore it if you are unfamiliar, but is anyone a fitness buff with a diagnosis of spondylolisthesis in the spine? I have managed symptoms fine over the years but think I have had some progression as I have had chronic pain for about four months — I have stopped exercising and awaiting an MRI. If you have experience about ways to stay active without irritating this condition, I would love to hear! My sports medicine doctor recommended Pure Barre. I am more accustomed to OrangeTheory or treadmill + weights.

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  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 825 Member
    I also have this condition. And it was fun trying to pronounce it! :D Never knew much about it until I had an MRI and X-rays for a herniated disk and it was diagnosed. For me, cycling or indoor spinning classes work well. Yoga seems to help me stay more limber and keep the pain from worsening. I also do a lot of walking and some strength training too. I have noticed that using the elliptical seems to make the pain worse but maybe that's just me!
  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,002 Member
    fittocycle wrote: »
    I also have this condition. And it was fun trying to pronounce it! :D Never knew much about it until I had an MRI and X-rays for a herniated disk and it was diagnosed. For me, cycling or indoor spinning classes work well. Yoga seems to help me stay more limber and keep the pain from worsening. I also do a lot of walking and some strength training too. I have noticed that using the elliptical seems to make the pain worse but maybe that's just me!

    Yeah lately my pain is all in my right hip and leg and even a brisk walk with my dog results in a pain flare. I saw a hip specialist and he really thinks it’s coming from the back. I tried an elliptical on vacation and it was no bueno but it’s possible I need to get fully pain free before any activity will be worth it.
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 825 Member
    I'm so sorry you're having pain with it now. You're smart to let it calm down before attempting any activity. Do you think massage might help to release some of the tight muscles surrounding the area? Would physical therapy be an option? I hope you can find some relief from the pain soon and get back to being active again.
  • craigheon
    craigheon Posts: 167 Member
    I have 2 herniated discs in my lumbar spine, plus damage to S1 and tailbone. My relief has been coming from a Teeter inversion table. Best money ever spent on myself. When I'm plain free, I'm at Planet Fitness doing cardio and lifting weights.
  • astod4
    astod4 Posts: 49 Member
    edited August 2021
    craigheon wrote: »
    I have 2 herniated discs in my lumbar spine, plus damage to S1 and tailbone. My relief has been coming from a Teeter inversion table. Best money ever spent on myself. When I'm plain free, I'm at Planet Fitness doing cardio and lifting weights.

    I would caution anyone who might have high blood pressure that it’s contraindicated to use an inversion table because it can cause a stroke.

    That said, I haven’t ever experienced spondylolisthesis, but there are different stages of it that can be determined via x-rays and an MRI. If you know you have spondylolisthesis, or it’s suspected and unconfirmed, then I would be very cautious until a plan of care is set in place.

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