Top 5 Exercises For Spond...

Exercises can be helpful in managing spondylolisthesis, a condition where one vertebral body slips forward over the one below it. Exercises that improve posture, strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, and increase flexibility can help alleviate symptoms and prevent further deterioration of the condition.

Get onto your hands and knees, and drop your buttocks back onto your heels.
Stretch your hands forwards, dropping your head between your shoulders towards the floor.
You will feel this stretch through your back and upper arms.

Lie on your back and bring your legs up to table-top position with your hips and knees at 90 degrees.
Raise your arms straight up vertically over your head.
Keeping your back flat, lower the opposite arm and leg away from one another towards the floor.
Do not allow anything else to move and make sure your back stays flat on the floor.
Return to the start position and repeat with the other pair.

Lie on your back and bend your affected knee.
Cross this leg over your other knee, placing the outside of your ankle just above the knee of your good leg.
Let the knee on your affected leg drop out to the side, and bend the good leg, sliding your heel towards your buttocks.
You may feel a stretch through your affected buttock.
To increase this stretch, interlace your fingers behind the thigh of your good leg, and pull your thigh in towards you, lifting the foot off the ground.
To increase this stretch further still, push your elbow into the thigh of your affected leg.
Hold this position.

Lie on your back with both legs straight.
Bring one knee in towards your chest, using your arms on your shin to help with the movement.
At the point where you feel a stretch, hold this position.

Lie on your back with both knees bent.
Hug one knee in towards your chest.
Bring the other in to join it.
Use your arms to hug the knees in as closely as you can manage comfortably.

By incorporating these exercises into your daily routine, along with maintaining good posture and being mindful of your movements, you can help alleviate pain and improve your overall condition. Remember to always consult with a physiotherapist before starting any new exercise regimen, particularly if you have a specific injury or condition.

If you're looking for personalized exercises for a Spondylolisthesis , be sure to connect with CB Physiotherapy. Our team of expert physiotherapists will work with you to develop a customized exercise plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. Don't let your pain hold you back any longer, contact CB Physiotherapy today and start on the path to feeling better.