The best treatment for lumbar spondylolisthesis in the elderly

The treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis for the elderly should be chosen according to the condition and physical condition, and there is no so-called “best” treatment method. There is no such thing as the “best” treatment. General treatment methods include rest, physical therapy, medication, surgery and so on. 1. Rest: When lumbar spondylolisthesis is only manifested by lumbar pain and soreness, bed rest can be taken to avoid weight bearing and stooping labor, so as to reduce the pressure on the lumbar vertebrae and relieve the pain. 2. Physiotherapy: massage can also be performed to promote blood circulation and reduce pain. 3. Medication: When rest or physical therapy fails to reduce pain, consider taking medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib capsules. 4. Surgery: When the growths irritate and compress the peripheral nerve roots or spinal cord, weakness or pain in the lower limbs will occur. Surgery can be considered to remove the growths and relieve the nerve compression. Elderly lumbar vertebral hyperplasia is recommended to standardize the treatment under the guidance of a doctor, the above medication is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.