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SPONDYLOLISTHESIS
My mother has been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. Her physiotherapy is going on and strengthening exercise. But few of her exercise cause her pain in hip area and leg cramp. Should i continue those exercise. Plz help me plz. What should i do.plz
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Visit near by physiotherapist and do proper physio consultation directly & Do treatment rehabilitation
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Avoid exercises that causes aggrevation of the symptoms
Go slow witht he exercises, but do not stop
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If possible please get a physical assessment Dome once, so I can give better opinion
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Exercise with wrong alignment can worse the condition. The muscles should be balanced first then strength. As we treat these conditions with manual therapy first then followed by strength and follow up.
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we have 100% result of spondylolisthesis treatment.
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Please visit for physical assessment and find out the cause and how we can help in that with Physio and rehab management
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If the exercises are not performed correctly, spondylolisthesis can worsen and cause radiculopathy and Myelopathy.
Especially if the exercises are painful, please stop doing them and get a proper evaluation done by a PMR doctor.
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stop aggrevating activity, use a brace for low back, preferably LS corset
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avoid lifting weights or strenuous activity
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It depends on how the exercises are being performed, sometimes jerky and forceful movements along with incorrect alignment may lead to cramps. Moreover, adequate water intake and proper stretching exercises as a part of warm up is also important to prevent pain.
Yes you should continue with your exercises but considering the above mentioned points.
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Hii mam yes physiotherapy is best option ....and strengthening exercises is work well in such conditions....can I know what exercise can aggravating the pain....now every exercise can cause pain ...
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I need a patient report like MRI scans
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Be calm...find out the aggravating pain reason and alternative the exercise pattern
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There are several reasons for leg cramps, as she is already suffering with spondylolisthesis, there might be compressions and deficiencies of vitamins might be causing the cramps.
Suggest you to check with the neurologist or ortho doc for proper assessment, avoid exercises which are causing cramps untill proper assesament is done.
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly do the proper exercises with proper supervision
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not a good idea to push into pain. Minimise cobra position if anterolisthesis and concentrate on knee to chest direction
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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spondylolisthesis and muscle cramps are different . I need to check some clinical movements.
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Dr. Neeraj Sharma (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
If your mother is experiencing hip pain and leg cramp after exercise here's you can do few things
1. Stop Painful Exercises Temporarily.
2. Inform the Physiotherapist: Immediately inform her physiotherapist about the pain and cramps.
3. Ensure Proper Warm-Up and Stretching: Sometimes, inadequate warm-up or tight muscles can contribute to pain and cramping.
4. Hydration and Nutrition: Leg cramps can also occur due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances (e.g., low potassium, magnesium).
5. Modify Exercise Technique: Incorrect form during exercises can put strain on the wrong muscles or joints, leading to pain.
6. Consider Gentle Alternatives.
7. Pain Management: If the pain persists, applying heat or cold therapy to the affected area and gentle stretching might help alleviate discomfort.
Ultimately, it's essential to work closely with the physiotherapist.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Decreased water intake n deficiency of certain vitamin n mi earls lead to cramps. Sometimes over activity leaads to them also.
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Discuss with your treating doctor
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Maintain hydration
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