Grow a spine is an oft-used idiom. Spine or backbone, constituted of vertebral bones, is that part of the body that keeps us standing on our own feet. So, it is metaphorically used in idioms as a symbol of courage and self-sufficiency. But what if our spine gives in? What if one of the vertebral bones slips out of place? Known as spondylolisthesis, this is a condition that mostly affects children who are into athletics. However, it can be a birth defect as well. Spondylolisthesis can be caused by an accident, trauma, stress or infection that leads to the displacement