Results of x-rays

I saw my doctor today for the results of my x-rays. I don't have a herniated disc, which I guess is good news. I have something called lumbar lordosis which seems to have caused spondylolisthesis. In layman's terms, the inward curve of my lower back isn't as curvy as it's supposed to be. In fact, looking at the side-view x-rays, my spine stands almost bolt-upright from my pelvis, instead of the graceful curve it's meant to have. This has caused my back muscles to severely stiffen up which is causing the back pain.

Also, I have a slight right tilt to my spine, meaning that instead of it being perfectly perpendicular to my pelvis (when looking at my rear-view x-rays), it tilts to, you guessed it, the right a little. Fun stuff...in a non-fun kind of way.

So...what my GP has suggested is to go and see a physiotherapist and learn techniques to strengthen my back and abdominal muscles, which should help with the pain. I just have to save up for the physio...

With any luck, I should be a little better even a week following my first physio appointment.

I'm not entirely sure what this all means (except the physio) but if someone finds out before I do, let me know!

- beckoned