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DISC & SPINAL FACET JOINTS
Facet joints are the joints connecting each of your vertebrae allowing functions to promote motion. Degeneration or damage affecting one joint affects the other. The effect of aging and/or traumatic injury can damage the facet joints, it's the leading cause of back pain.
The facet joints allow your back & neck to bend forward & backward, they are also the common cause of spine-related pain. The facet joints located in your lumbar spine (low back) are most susceptible to facet joint syndrome, as the lumbar spine bears the most weight & endures the greatest amount of strain.
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Facet Joint Syndrome Symptoms vary:
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Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome
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Thoracic Facet Joint Syndrome
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Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
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The cause of facet joint syndrome is largely dependent on the region of the spine affected. An example, facet pain in the lower back is usually caused by the degenerative effects of aging. As people grow older, structures that support your spine, such as the intervertebral discs & facet joints can wear down with years of strain & activity.