The mainstay of treatment is nonsurgical involving rest from activity, anti-inflammatory medications and occasionally a back brace and physical therapy.

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Surgical treatment is considered only when back pain is nonresponsive to conservative treatment or if progressive slippage of the vertebra occurs (a condition known as Spondylolisthesis).  Surgical treatment entails a spinal fusion. 

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