What is the best exercise for spondylolisthesis? This is one of the most common questions asked by those who suffer from either a spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis. I would love to be able to tell you that the (insert any exercise name here) is the best exercise for the treatment of spondylolisthesis, but the truth is:
THERE IS NO ONE GREAT EXERCISE!
As a matter of fact, you could ask 10 patients who have received proper therapy for their spondylolisthesis and you might get 10 different answers to what exercise helped them the most. I would be willing to bet that they would state that a combination of proper exercises and stretches was the key to their recovery.
In today's world, where time is of the essence and results are expected in the shortest amount of time possible, people want to find that one magic cure/exercise that will fix them of their pain in record time.
But the reality is just the opposite. To feel better you have to fix what causes your pain. For most spondylolisthesis patients it takes a combination of proper exercises to help correct the cause of the pain.
For those that have spondy's, what causes the pain could be a variety of different issues....
1. Tight hips
2. Weak glutes
3. Improper movement
4. Tight thoracic spine
5. Excessive hyperextension
THERE IS NO ONE GREAT EXERCISE!
As a matter of fact, you could ask 10 patients who have received proper therapy for their spondylolisthesis and you might get 10 different answers to what exercise helped them the most. I would be willing to bet that they would state that a combination of proper exercises and stretches was the key to their recovery.
In today's world, where time is of the essence and results are expected in the shortest amount of time possible, people want to find that one magic cure/exercise that will fix them of their pain in record time.
But the reality is just the opposite. To feel better you have to fix what causes your pain. For most spondylolisthesis patients it takes a combination of proper exercises to help correct the cause of the pain.
For those that have spondy's, what causes the pain could be a variety of different issues....
1. Tight hips
2. Weak glutes
3. Improper movement
4. Tight thoracic spine
5. Excessive hyperextension
For the individual who has tight hips, a hip stretch would arguable be the best stretch for THEIR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.
For the person with weak glutes, a proper attack of glute stregthening and activation exercises may be best for THEIR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.
The main point of this post is that there is no ONE SINGLE EXERCISE that is the best for this condition. Due to the several possible causes of your spondylolisthesis along with your physical makeup, the best exercise for you could be something completely different from your neighbor who suffers from the same condition.
This is why a program that consists of a proper stretching and strengthening of multiple areas along with a progressive approach to improving your movement as a whole offers the best chance for pain relief. Don't just look for that one magic stretch, fix all of the possible issues for longterm improvement on how you feel.
This is why a program that consists of a proper stretching and strengthening of multiple areas along with a progressive approach to improving your movement as a whole offers the best chance for pain relief. Don't just look for that one magic stretch, fix all of the possible issues for longterm improvement on how you feel.
