Lumbar facet joint disorders most commonly cause lower back pain that is characterized by a localized ache with some degree of stiffness. This pain is usually worse in the morning or after …

Oct 13, 2023 · Facet joint disorders frequently affect the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine), but the mid-back (thoracic spine) can sometimes be involved. This article …

Jun 30, 2023 · What Is Facet Arthrosis? The facets are joints in the back (posterior) portion of your spine. They help to balance your spine and make sure it’s properly aligned.

Facet arthritis happens when the cartilage that covers the ends of the joints wears out and becomes thin. This can contribute to the growth of osteophytes (bone spurs) and hypertrophy …

Jul 4, 2023 · While lumbar facet joint syndrome cannot be reversed, research has shown that exercise, certain lifestyle changes, and management of back pain with conservative treatment …

Facet Arthropathy (FA) is a painful, arthritic condition of the facet joints. These joints allow for bending, twisting, and alignment of the spine. The spinal nerves come off the spinal cord …

To understand spinal osteoarthritis, it helps to understand a bit about the anatomy of the spine, including the spine’s facet joints. It is the facet joints that are directly affected by osteoarthritis. …

Lumbar facet syndrome refers to a dysfunction at the level of the posterior facet joints of the spine. These joints together with the disc form the intervertebral joint. Changes at the level of …

Jul 4, 2023 · The lumbar zygapophysial joint, otherwise known as facet joint, is a common generator of lower back pain. The facet joint is formed via the posterolateral articulation …

Facet joint syndrome is most commonly found in the neck (cervical region) and lower back (lumbar) and is caused by natural wear and tear on the joints (facets) over time.