Article written by Dr. Michelle Strydom MD
Spondylolysis is a disease where the bones in the spine (vertebrae) progressively degenerate. The degenerated or weakened vertebrae can fracture (break in an area) and this can sometimes cause a condition called spondylolisthesis which is where a vertebra slides out of place. The displaced vertebra can compress the nerves in the spine leading to pain.
Behind the degeneration of spondylolysis is a toxic thought pattern of self-hatred, self-rejection, selfaccusation and/or self bitterness. Therefore in order to be healed of this condition, you are going to have to be prepared to forgive yourself if necessary and change the way that you think about yourself. You need to learn to not only love yourself, but also to like yourself. Building a healthy self-esteem starts with knowing who you are in Christ and choosing to see yourself as God sees you. Turn to the chapter on page 498 which will help you with this.
Sometimes spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are inherited conditions. In this case a portion of the vertebra does not develop properly. If other members in your family tree also suffered from spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis, it is important for you to read about genetically inherited diseases on page 153 and deal with it as explained in that chapter. This will have to involve repenting for your forefathers’ sin of self-hatred.
50% of the time, spondylolisthesis is caused by spondylolysis. Other causes include:
- • The degeneration of osteoarthritis (25% of cases). Osteoarthritis is explained in detail on page 383.
- Fractures as a result of trauma. Backache due to trauma is discussed on page 396.
- Tuberculosis. This is an infection related to a weakened immune system as a result of fear, anxiety and stress. Infections are explained on page 249.
- Cancer that has spread (metastasized) from another part of the body. There is a chapter explaining cancer on page 257.
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