apparently this is quite rare and i have just been diagnosed with it. i
have a grade 1 slippage on L5/s1.

and thats about all i know.

i was very shocked when the doctor told me, having expected to have
just pulled a muscle or something.
i have very bad sciatic pain in buttocks and upper legs and, quite
unexpectedly, have been told that pain and stiffness in my foot is also
being caused by the spondy'. i also get numbness when i walk for 5 mins
and the pain intensifies so much, i have trouble completing a
supermarket shop.

having read quite a few threads, there seems to be alot recommending
exercise to build up the back muscles. this is something that the
consultant has told me not to do as it will worsen the slippage.
although it is still early days and i'm booked in for an MRI to show
the extent of nerve damage.

i guess i posted on here as i want to learn more about this and in
particular spondylolithesis caused by fractured pars rather than a
slipped disc.

can anyone help me?

thanks for listening

emma