Many patients come to our chiropractic center for help when they suffer from lumbar listhesis. In both severe and moderate cases, our chiropractic center in Barcelona can help you if you suffer from lumbar listhesis.
From our center, our chiropractic professionals can help you regain mobility and combat pain. In this article we are going to let you know what lumbar listesis is and how chiropractic can help you in case you ever suffer from this care and need help.
What is listesis and how does it affect the spine?
Lumbar listhesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward or backward over the vertebra immediately below it. This listesis is a problem that can affect the spine in several ways.
One of the most common effects that the spine can suffer is an alteration in its alignment and stability. This alteration forces the muscles of the spine to overwork to compensate for its slippage.
On the other hand, another of the most significant effects of listesis is the pressure exerted on the nerves. As the vertebra slips, the spaces through which the nerves exit can narrow, radiating pain to the legs, as well as other problems such as tingling or numbness.
Of course, it also causes low back pain and stiffness. In this case we are talking about inflammation in the affected area, muscle tension that must be relieved with chiropractic adjustments and disc degeneration due to stress on the spine that is not normal.
Most common types of listhesis (and associated symptoms)
Let’s look at the most common types of listesis and the symptoms that are associated with them. This way you will be able to better identify which type of listesis you suffer from if you think you have associated pain.
Lumbar listhesis
Lumbar listesis is the most common and occurs in the lower back. Within this listesis there are two main types, a type II that is more common among younger people and is usually due to stress and a type III that usually suffer people of advanced age due to the gradual wear of the intervertebral discs.
Symptoms also vary depending on the type of lumbar listhesis. In type II the pain is chronic and worsens with physical activity, while in type III it usually worsens with time as well as activity. In both cases there is stiffness in the lower back and radiating pain. In type II the pain radiates to the buttocks or legs, it can be a sciatica or cruralgia and in type III to the legs.
Cervical listhesis
This less common listesis occurs in the neck. It is usually a listesis of degenerative origin due to wear and tear and, in other less common cases, it may be congenital.
The main symptom is neck pain that may worsen with certain movements. It is also normal to have cervical stiffness that limits neck movement and pain radiating to the shoulders, arms or hands. Due to its location it is also common to have headaches or balance problems. In its more advanced cases it can also cause weakness in arms or legs.
Vertebral listhesis
Vertebral listhesis is what listesis is generally known as. This general category also has several subtypes depending on the reason for its occurrence. For this reason we find traumatic listesis, pathological listesis and post-surgical listesis.
The main symptoms are localized pain in the area and also to those to which it radiates and stiffness. This pain may worsen with activity or with certain postures. In its most severe or advanced cases, vertebral listhesis can also cause loss of sphincter control.
Can chiropractic help with listesis?
Definitely yes, chiropractic can help with listesis. With this in mind, you should be clear that chiropractic adjustments are intended to manage symptoms and improve the biomechanical function of the spine so that the body can better adapt and stabilize. Of course, all of these adjustments lead to pain relief and other improvements, for example, reduction of inflammation.
Our qualified chiropractors will conduct a thorough analysis of your situation to confirm the type and degree of listesis you suffer from. From that point on, the appropriate chiropractic adjustments will be made to relieve pain, inflammation and improve spinal function and stability.
The key for chiropractic to help with listesis is to carry out an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment like the one we offer you in our chiropractic center in Barcelona.
Benefits of chiropractic care in cases of listesis
As we mentioned earlier, chiropractic care can help you a lot in case you suffer from listesis. The main benefit is significant pain relief. This pain is caused by compensatory muscle tension or joint inflammation, something that can be solved by chiropractic adjustments.
In addition to color relief, chiropractic care in cases of listesis can help restore mobility. When there are cases of stiffness it is normal that there is a limitation in the mobility of the person or even that certain movements end up producing more pain. Chiropractic adjustments recover mobility and solve this problem of instability.
A very important benefit of chiropractic care in cases of listesis is that it will help to decrease dependence on medication. Chiropractic is a complementary treatment that should never replace conventional treatment. This chiropractic treatment is performed to, as we have seen, reduce pain, inflammation or restore mobility.
With this in mind, if our clinic helps you reduce your pain, you will probably need less medication to combat it. In fact, chiropractic care is for many patients a non-pharmacological alternative for pain management and, therefore, a much better alternative for your health.
The conservative and non-invasive approach is also another advantage of chiropractic treatments. In addition to all this, we must not forget that these treatments not only help to end an impingement, but also improve the patient’s mobility and flexibility.
When to see a chiropractor if you have listesis?
If you have or suspect that you have listesis it is highly recommended that you come to our chiropractic center in Barcelona so that we can provide you with all the help you need.
If you experience low back pain it is important to go if this pain is chronic, that is, it lasts more than a couple of weeks or worsens with activity. Another obvious symptom is that the pain improves when sitting or leaning forward not in a correct posture and also if there is stiffness.
Another reason to go to the chiropractor is if you have pain radiating to the extremities, which could be sciatica or cruralgia and, above all, if you are looking for a treatment that goes beyond the pharmacological.
If you have listesis you can also come to our chiropractic center to strengthen and stabilize the spine. In addition to all the necessary care to alleviate pain, in our center we will help you improve your quality of life and daily functionality ending all the limitations that prevent you from performing daily tasks.
Ask for an assessment in our chiropractic center in Barcelona.
At our chiropractic center in Barcelona we always work with our clients on an individual basis. This allows us to offer you a better diagnosis and carry out any spinal adjustment that is appropriate depending on your condition.
As the first thing we carry out is a study of the situation, we recommend that you visit our chiropractic center in Barcelona to receive an assessment of the state of your listesis.
Here you will find the best professionals who will provide you with quality care, perfect to put an end to constant pain or muscle fatigue. Thanks to the chiropractic adjustments that we perform in our center you can enjoy an aligned spine to have a better postural hygiene.
Visit our website or come directly to meet us at our chiropractic center in Barcelona so we can help you through a manual treatment such as chiropractic.
