Another condition of the lumbar spine is spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is the result of degenerative changes in the joints of the spine that cause a shifting of alignment. Generally the L4 (lumbar vertebrae) – will slip forward over the L5 (lumbar vertebrae). 

 

Learn more about spondylolisthesis, the symptoms and treatments with this educational video by Kenneth Renkens, M.D. Dr. Renkens is a spine surgeon with Indiana Spine Group.