When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

A facet joint injection is a procedure in which pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications are injected into the facet joints to reduce pain. Your facet joints are a pair of small joints located ...

Facet arthropathy is another name for osteoarthritis in your facet joints. It's a type of arthritis in the facet joints of your spine. These joints allow you to turn and bend your spine and are ...

Facet joint syndrome, a common cause of back and neck pain, can significantly impact your quality of life. Dr Vivek Loomba, Senior Consultant Pain Physician at the Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New ...

This week we are going to discuss something that occurs in the spine that is quite common and can be debilitating, particularly if not taken care of swiftly. This condition is the locked facet ...

A case report is presented of a patient with an anterosuperior osteophytic bone bridge of the sacroiliac joint causing lumbar back pain. After prolonged physiotherapy, the bone bridge was excised, ...

Dr. Steven C. Ludwig answers the question: 'What Is Facet Syndrome?' — -- Question: What Is Facet Syndrome? Answer: Facet syndrome is a condition in which the joints in the back of the spine ...

Facet arthropathy can cause lower back pain and usually doesn’t cause widespread spine disease. The pain may get worse when bending backward, standing, or twisting. Facets are the posterior (back) ...