Facet Joint Arthropothy is, in short, arthritis in the spine.
In this article, we will discuss where this condition originates, how it makes a patient feel, and what parts of the body it effects. Feel free to watch as Dr. Omar Henriquez discusses Facet Joint Arthropothy in the above video.
How does Facet Joint Arthropothy Start?
There are facet joint spaces located along the back of the spine which connect the lower and upper vertebrae. In these spaces you have cartilage and fluids that help your spine to move forward, backward and side-to-side. This includes movement of the neck and lower back, too.
When patients get arthritis in these areas, they experiencing Facet Joint Arthropothy.
What does Facet Joint Arthropothy feel like?
A patient with arthritis in these facet spaces experiences a deep, gnawing, achey constant pain. It is usually worse in the morning when the body has been sedentary for a long period of time. Moving the body and stretching may relieve some of the pain, but overall during the course of the day it waxes and wanes.
However, this type of chronic pain never goes away. Thankfully, there are options we can try here at Family Spine to bring you relief – Such as a Facet Joint Injection. If you are experiencing this type of pain, then please call us to see how we can help you.
Treatment Options
Call us so we can set up an appointment to discuss your options for chronic pain treatment. Dr Henriquez strives to provide an approach for personal and compassionate care.
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