Facet Joint Syndrome

Facet joint syndrome also known as osteoarthritis is the pain at the joint between two of the vertebrae in the spine. Facet joints are the joints in the spine that make your back functioning, allowing you to bend your back forward and backward but control the twisting motion of the spine. Facet joints can become swollen and painful over time, which causes facet joint syndrome.

Facet joint syndrome can be caused by wear and pressure overload in the facet joints, aging, and/or injury. Degenerated intervertebral discs in the spine can cause pressure overload. As the discs become degenerated, the joints start to fail and collapse. The immense pressures on the joints cause the cartilage in the joints become thin or disappear. Facet joint syndrome causes extreme pain and disables the lower back (lumbar spine) and causes problems in your neck (cervical spine).

There are multiple symptoms to facet joint syndrome. Facet joint syndrome should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further pain and lack of mobility. If you have facet joint syndrome in the neck it can prevent you from being able to move your neck as you would normally. Facet joint syndrome in the lower back can make it strenuous for you to straighten your back.

Other symptoms of Facet joint system including:

· Pain in the facet joints.
· Muscle weakness
· Numbness

These symptoms can affect different parts of your body depending on which nerve is being affected. If the nerves are affected in the lower back than symptoms might occur in your buttocks, legs, and feet. If nerves are affected in your neck than symptoms might occur in your shoulders, arms and hands.

Orthopedic SpineCare of Long Island is the answer to facet spine syndrome. The clinical staff here will diagnose your problem and treat the syndrome with tailored care to each patient. We take into the account that each patient needs different care and our staff of spine specialist’s work with your needs. There are multiple options to go about treating facet joint syndrome. Orthopedic SpineCare of Long Island will go about a nonoperative approach but if needed will perform the surgery. Visit us today if you have been experiencing any of the symptoms and we’ll treat you with substantial care.