Low Back · Greenwood Village, CO
Spondylolisthesis Treatment
One vertebra slipped forward on the one below it.
Overview
What Spondylolisthesis Actually Is
Most slips are low grade and stable, and the pain comes from the surrounding facet joints, nerve exits, and the muscular demand of stabilizing the segment. Treatment targets the specific pain generator and builds real trunk capacity rather than treating the X-ray finding itself.
Symptoms patients describe
- Back pain worse with standing and extension
- Hamstring tightness and altered gait
- Leg symptoms if the nerve exit is narrowed
- Pain that improves with sitting or bending forward
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Spondylolisthesis
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Other Low Back Conditions
Service Areas
Spondylolisthesis Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Spondylolisthesis — Questions Patients Ask
Will it slip further?
Most low-grade adult slips are stable. Serial imaging is used only when the exam suggests it is warranted.
Request a Consultation for Spondylolisthesis
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167