Question: can isthmic spondylolisthesis cause pain?
Answer: Isthmic spondylolisthesis does not always cause immediate symptoms of pain. When it does, it usually manifests as a deep ache in the lower back. Pain from isthmic spondylolisthesis tends to be worse when standing or walking, or during activities that involve bending backward. There may be tightness in the hamstrings.