Many people with spondylolisthesis are symptom free. Sometimes, spondylolisthesis is discovered when the patient has an x-ray for an unrelated problem. However, some patients do have symptoms that range from mild to severe.

Listed below are several symptoms usually related to spondylolisthesis:

• Low back pain and tenderness
• Buttock pain
• Thigh and leg pain and/or weakness (one or both)
• Difficulty controlling bowel and bladder functions
• Tight hamstring muscles
• Walking resembles waddling movements
• Swayback
• Protruding abdomen