my doctor says I have spondylolisthesis where the 4th and 5th vertebrae are overlapping and told me to swim for 2 weeks before considering surgery. I've had foot pain for about 3 weeks now is this really something that needs surgery or could it just be routine pain that'll go away on its own?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Spondylolisthesis pain may improve with swimming,core strengthening,and spine therapy;MRI and perseverance determine if surgery is avoided.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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