Facet Joint Syndrome, Sounds Bad But Is It Really That Bad?
Facet joint syndrome, is most commonly compared to a form of arthritis. Facet joints are found in the spine. Like other forms of arthritis it is a breakdown of the fluids or cartilage surrounding the joint thus giving the effect of bone on bone movement which causes pain in the joint. Much like a hinge on a door it requires lubrication to keep the hinge operating with ease of movement and without drag. A combination of cartilage, synovial fluid, and ligaments surround the joint, and keep it moving effortlessly. Nerve tissue also runs into the lubricating fluids.
As we get older the spine tends to have some form of degeneration thus making facet joint syndrome more common. A normal part of life is our whole body to degenerate as we get older. Facet joints are in constant motion so degenration of the joints is bound to occur.
Along with getting older and the
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