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Spondylolisthesis symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. They can range from mild to severe. It is possible that a person will not experience spondylolisthesis symptoms at all and only discover this condition in an X-ray due to an unrelated health issue.

Spondylolisthesis Symptoms Based on Grade

The slippage of the vertebra over the disc below is measured by a grade scale. This scale measures in grades from one to five. One is the least amount of slippage, while five is the greatest amount. The higher the grade level diagnosed, the more severe the symptoms will likely be.

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Lumbar spondylolisthesis alters the alignment of your spine. In a normal spine, the bones of your spine stack on top of one another neatly. Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition where one bone slips forward on top of the bottom one. When it slips, tissues and nerves nearby can become irritated causing pain.

Lumbar Spondylolisthesis vs. Cervical Spondylolisthesis

There is a difference between lumbar and cervical spondylolisthesis. The difference is the location of which the condition is present. When this condition affects the lumbar section of your spine, it is targeting your lower spine. When it affects the cervical section, it is targeting the upper section of your spine.

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