Can medications help spondylolisthesis?
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-pain medications, and muscle relaxants are sometimes prescribed for a short time (four to six weeks) during spondylolisthesis therapy. Anti-inflammatory spondylolisthesis medications in particular can help reduce pain and swelling. If over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers fail to adequately control your pain, epidural steroid injections may be recommended to help ease pain and other spondylolisthesis symptoms.