Facet Joint Syndrome

Essential Spine Structure

Facet joints are an essential part of your spine’s structure, allowing you to twist, turn, bend and move.

Located between the adjacent vertebrae of the spine, these joints are in constant motion and provide your spine with stability and flexibility.

A common cause of lower back and lumbar pain is facet joint arthropathy, also called facet joint syndrome. If you struggle with back pain, this degenerative condition could be the cause.

At Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona, we specialize in treating patients who suffer from facet joint pain. With accurate diagnosis and a wide array of treatment plans, we can treat the source of your pain.

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Symptoms of Facet Joint Syndrome

Pain or discomfort in your low back, buttocks or legs can be caused by facet joint syndrome in the lumbar spine. If this disorder occurs in your cervical spine, symptoms are commonly experienced in the neck, shoulders and arms.

Some of the symptoms linked to facet joint syndrome include:

• Severe spasms
• Pain that radiates into the buttocks or shoulders, depending on the location of the damage to the spine
• Headaches at the base of the skull
• Flare-ups due to sitting for long periods of time
• Pain that worsens due to activity, excessive standing or leaning backward
• Pain that feels worse at the beginning of the day or when the weather changes

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