How Yoga May Help: Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis

When working with this condition the aim is usually to reduce pain and provide more muscular support for the lower spine. Baxter Bell MD identifies these particular objectives:

1. Reduce pain.
2. Improve alignment with axial extension.
3. Stabilize the spine by building core strength.
4. Increase flexibility in general, and particularly in the hamstrings.