*. Spondylolysis becomes a problem if it is painful or associated with instability of the spine. In these situations, it may be associated with lumbar disc degeneration of narrowing of the area where the nerve roots exit the spinal column (the neural foramina). This may be a cause of back and leg pain.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute. To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse. Place your index and third fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe.
According to the American Heart Association, a normal resting heart rate is 60 to 80 beats a minute, or about one beat per second. Well-trained athletes sometimes have resting heart rates as low as 40 beats per minute, but for those who exercise only casually or not at all, a heart rate this low is not normal. It is best to take your heart rate before you get out of bed after a night of sound sleep.