I am a 28 year old female diagnosed with spondylolithesis 14 years ago and degenerative stenosis 1 year ago. I am stiff off and on, but recently along with the stiffness there has been a red line going down my spine. I don t know if they are connected, but I have only been noticing the line when I am pretty stiff. Is this something I shoud be concerned about?
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI. As most listless cases have stiff spine and that is due to the protective mechanism of the brain to safeguard the spine. Performing regular physical therapy will help regain the mobility and also the ADL at ease. In my clinical practice I have been seen abundant cases of spondylolisthesis and all response well to physical therapy. Performing exercises on a longer run can only keep the spine and the body active. Stiffness of the lumbar spine is connected to the movement of the listless and needs a thorough exercise program. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.