Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward in relation to an adjacent vertebra, usually in the lumbar spine. The spine is made up of a series of connected bones called "vertebrae." In about 5 percent of the adult population, there is a developmental crack in one of the vertebrae, usually at the point at which the lower (lumbar) part of the spine joins the tailbone (sacrum).

Prevention is better than Cure. Yoga techniques involving slow body movements followed by practices of deep relaxation are useful in maintaining the strength and flexibility of the spine. In persons who have had a minor acute episode of back pain, regular practice of a basic set of yoga practices of 45 to 50 minutes including Suryanamaskar, loosening practices, 8 - 10 asanas followed by deep relaxation, pranayama and meditation.

The common Psychosomatic causes of head ache include migraine or tension head ache.These are characteristized by repeated episodes of head ache occurring over many years. Migraine head ache (MHA) has a characteristic pattern and periodicity. Usually migraine is a week end phenomenon. After the hectic duties of the week when you want to take rest the head ache begins and takes away the entire holiday mood of the family.