Spondylolisthesis and running pain

vhsutherland

I am new to triathlon training. I used to run half marathons 10 years ago, then quit to have 4 kids and an L4-L5 microdiscectomy.  They, I did amateur bodybuilding and got to the top of that so now I am taking up triathlon training. I jumped in week 6 of beginner half iron man training and got pretty bad lumbar back pain that took a week of no running at all to resolve.  I tried running again and the same thing happened.  I went to a physical therapist. He said I have spondylolisthesis with a linstability he can see when I bend forward.  My plan is to run slower and do a lot of other training for fitness and do the half ironman in Austin.  Does anyone else have any ideas?  Thanks!

steve Beyer

Consider a chiropractor who has spinal decompression tables, and/or who does Cox Flexion-distraction technique. I've given relief to a lot of spondylolithesis patients over the years with both of those techniques.

Good luck.

vhsutherland

Thank you, Steve, for the reply.  That seems like a great idea.  Have a good day. 

Ralph Moore

Stretching of the Hamstrings is also key because it affects your pelvic rotation and tight hamstrings can make the problem worse.

steve Beyer

@ Ralph.....Totally agree!! I was remiss for not mentioning that, thanks!