back pain and symptom

Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the vertebrae in the spine slips out of position.
 Spondylolisthesis is most common in the lower back, and mostly occurs in the adolescent or adult.
SYMPTOMS
Some of the most common symptoms include:
·         difficulty walking or running
·         pain in the lower back or buttocks
·         pain that travels from the back down one or both legs
·         weakness in one or both legs
·         pain in lower back and legs that is aggravated by movement or twisting
·         tight hamstrings
·         increased inward curve of the spine, known as lordosis


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