Hello.....I recently fell on the flat part of my back just above the tail bone.....landed very hard....x-rays taken resulted in a diagnosis of spondylothiasis was made.  Can you advise what this means and what treatment I should seek, if any.....bed rest was what the doctor in Thailand indicated
Hi, Thanks for using ChatDoctorTo start with Spondylolisthesis refers to the forward slippage of one vertebral body with respect to the one beneath it. This most commonly occurs at the lumbosacral junction(lower back)In my opinion Conservative measures are aimed at symptomatic relief and include the Activity modification, bed rest during acute severe exacerbations, Analgesics, Bracing,Therapeutic strengthening and stretching exercises.