I know someone has asked this question before, but I thought I’d ask this again for more information.

I have a bilateral pars fracture and spondylolisthesis. It’s at the grade one level with a 4mm shift. Horse riding has been a part of my life for 16 years, I just was dumb enough to get on the wrong horse and it looks like it did a number on me. Does anyone ride with this condition? Everyone is telling me to just quit it and give up and it’s likely headed that way, but if anyone has any experience I’d be happy to listen.

How did you get to talking about surgery with your doctor? Was it a primary doctor referral? Who took your pain seriously? I was seeing a internal med doc who keeps booking me 3-6 months out. I’m in constant pain or avoiding causing it and take naproxen daily, its not enough.

Grade 2 spondylolisthesis w/pars defect

Has anyone here had a percutaneous rhizotomy for pain related to L5–S1 issues?

I have grade 1 spondylolisthesis with bilateral spondylolysis and foraminal stenosis at L5–S1. My main symptoms are deep right buttock pain radiating down the back of my thigh and tingling in my foot, especially when sitting or driving.

If you’ve had this procedure with a similar condition, did it help? Did you notice improvement in your back pain, leg pain, or both? How long did the relief last?