Wow sorry to hear that. I haven't ever heard of it so I looked it up online. For anyone not know what it is here it is. Hope your daughter heals fast and doesn't have to be in anymore pain.
Spondylolysis is a defect of a
vertebra. The great majority of cases occur in the lowest of the
lumbar vertebrae (L5), but spondylolysis may also occur in the other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the
thoracic vertebrae.
Spondylolysis occurs in three to six percent of the population.
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It is typically caused by
stress fracture of the bone, and is especially common in adolescents who overtrain in activities such as tennis, diving, martial arts and
gymnastics.
How is spondylolysis treated?
Initial treatment for spondylolysis is always conservative, and is aimed at reducing pain, permitting the fracture to heal, and returning the person to normal function.
The affected person should take a break from sports and other activities until the pain subsides. An over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Motrin®), may be recommended to help reduce pain and inflammation (irritation and swelling). Stronger medications may be prescribed if the NSAIDs do not provide relief. A program of exercise and/or physical therapy will help increase pain-free movement, and improve flexibility and muscle strength.
In more severe cases of spondylolysis, a brace or back support might be used to help stabilize the lower back as the fracture heals. Epidural steroid injections, in which medication is placed directly in the space surrounding the spine, may also help reduce inflammation and ease pain.
i had to do physical therapy 4 times a week though. That is what kept me busy when i was totally out of the gym.
