fbpx

Serving your health with excellence.

Facet Syndrome

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

OVERVIEW:

Facet joints occur in pairs at the back of each vertebra. The facet joints link the vertebrae directly above and below to form a working unit that permits movement of the spine. The structure of the facet joint is identical to other joints in the body, such as knees and hips.

The bone surfaces of the facet joints are covered with a specialized tissue called articular cartilage. The joint is lined by a membrane called the synovium and enclosed in a fibrous sac called a joint capsule. A thick liquid (synovial fluid) surrounds the joint, allowing the bones to move without friction.

Facet joint syndrome refers to pain that occurs in the facet joints. This syndrome most often affects the lower back and neck. Lumbar facet syndrome might cause referred pain to the buttocks and thigh. Facet syndrome in the neck might cause headaches or shoulder pain.

SYMPTOMS:


-LOWER BACK

  • Pain or tenderness in the lower back
  • Pain that increases with twisting or arching the body
  • Pain that moves to the buttocks or the back of the thighs — This pain is usually a deep, dull ache.
  • Stiffness or difficulty with certain movements, such as standing up straight or getting up out of a chair

-NECK

  • Neck pain
  • Headaches
  • Shoulder pain
  • Difficulty rotating the head

PREVENTION:

  • Keeping the spine in proper alignment can reduce stress on the lower back and neck.
  • Using proper lifting techniques also is important for protecting the back and neck.
  • The goal of exercise and/or physical therapy is to reduce pain and inflammation, and increase pain-free movement. Exercise also increases circulation, which aids healing. It also improves flexibility and builds strength.

More to explorer

Headache

OVERVIEW:  A Headache is defined as a pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations

Sports-Related Injuries

OVERVIEW:  There are many sports-related injuries such as neck pain, concussions, head, back, knee, ankle, foot, etc. injuries that are caused by

Neuromusculoskeletal Disorder

OVERVIEW: It affect the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, as well as muscles, bones, cartilage, and joints of the body. COMMON EXAMPLES: Common