Spondylolisthesis And Work Issues Posted: 09-05-05 13:50pm
I was diagnosed with l5-s1
spondylolisthesis and have been
experiencing severe back and knee pain
since starting a new job as an
infant/toddler teacher (i am required to
do a lot of bending and lifting in my
job). Because I also have osteoarthritis
in both knees, I am unable to lift
properly, which doesn't help matters.
I am wondering if spondylolisthesis can
worsen as a result of engaging in
physically demanding activities and
improper lifting. I am concerned that I
may be causing further damage to my spine
as a result of this job, and am wondering
if it would be medically advisable to
change careers at this point. The doctors
told me that my vertebrae is fractured on
both sides (though i'm not sure what this
means).
Any advice you may have would be greatly
appreciated! Thank you for taking the
time to respond to my post.
Gratefully,
kira
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proboy74
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 09-14-05 19:20pm
Hi there...Sorry to hear about your back.
I have spondy in the same area as you do
as well as arthritis in the facet joints
in that area. I also have what is called
a pars defect which is where one of the
bones that holds my vertebrae on the spine
is fractured and in my case on both sides.
This may be what your doctor is talking
about. I have had to make a lot of
changes in my activities as not to lift
much if anything at all and not to bend
too much. These can put more stress on a
spine that is already under stress because
of the spondy. I'm not a doctor but I
would assume that lifting something or
bending the wrong way could possibly cause
more damage to the area. This is just my
opinion and asking your doctor what
activities are safe for you is the best
thing to do....Have you been treated for
your spondy with anything?
