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@cbove2 I looked this up and this device is kind of like putting an elastic band...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676955/

Discussion: Answers about Controversial Trends in Spine Care

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2022

This is not really advice... just some comments that I know about your situation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733812/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis L5/S1. Experience? Advice?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Thanks, @charliesophiedaisyro. It is possible that Mayo Clinic in Florida does not perform the spine surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158594/

Discussion: Are my spine issues causing my symptoms? Told all in my head.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

There are many more surgical remedies you might venture into. Some people even have their harringtons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370272/

Discussion: Has anyone been plagued by scoliosis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

@annie1 I had severe stenosis at L4-L5. My MRI showed I had no space whatsoever at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324063/

Discussion: Who has tried the Gokhale method and can it help with DDD ?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

I have degenerative discs with stenosis in a few spots in my back. The spot that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061712/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis: My Spinal Fusion at L-4-L5 went well.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 3, 2024

@deedee12 I would like to speak with you more about your fusions and current situation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922576/

Discussion: Can long term GERDS meds have contributed to DDD and osteoporosis?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

@beigletony - I would strongly disagree with any medical opinion that proclaims: "You have to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130910/

Discussion: Why was I never told about spinal health when I was younger?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Hi all. I'm sorry for the suffering you're experiencing. I had S1L4 spinal fusion 2 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981550/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and pars defect: Considering L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

Hi viehberg25, How are you? Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully with the physiotherapy and the rehabilitation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810111/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

This is the first I have heard of the MILD procedure and I wish I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511182/

Discussion: Any realistic alternatives to surgery for severe lumbar stenosis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 21 11:18am

@danny5 Good question, Danny. Spondylolisthesis describes vertebrae slipping past each other a bit because the disc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013351/

Discussion: Trying to understand spine injury mechanics

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

I have received PT for both lumbar Spondylolisthesis and knee arthritis via doctors’ prescriptions and thus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914065/

Discussion: Can playing golf with Spondylolisthesis do more damage

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I just joined this group, and can't offer any real advice, BUT---I too am very interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360943/

Discussion: TOPS device instead of spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

I am new to this group (today) and I have spinal stenosis, MS, spondylolisthesis, and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118133/

Discussion: Spinal Stenosis & Degenerative Discs: Long-term use of epidurals

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 10, 2017

I'm a 64 y/o female with degerative spondylolisthesis grade 1 of L4 on L5. Also DDD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281778/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

Thanks for sharing your experience Karen. I'm 71 y/o and I'm in the gym everyday. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540882/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 2 7:19am

I had spondylolisthesis L5s1.. Surgery in 2003. No longer employed, had a work comp case, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096026/

Discussion: How do I get thru spine surgery recovery? I need people to talk to

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

I'm 76 and have suffered from serious lower back pain and left leg pain and left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139182/

Discussion: Anyone had steroid injections into the lumbar area? Relief? How long?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

My spondylolisthesis is closer to a grade 4 . Sometime I can hold myself up straight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281745/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 24, 2019

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