Anterior or posterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below. The variant "listhesis," resulting from misdivision of this compound word, is sometimes applied in conjunction with scoliosis
Symptoms:
Low back stiffness
Tightness in hamstrings
Intermittent shocks of shooting pain beginning in the buttock traveling downward into the back of the thigh and/or lower leg
Coughing and sneezing can intensify the pain
Tingling and numbness into lower extremity
Causes:
Spondylosis
Common among athletes who participate in sports with repeated hyperextension, such as gymnastics, ballet, and American football
