Facet joint syndrome occurs whenever the facet joints are not moving smoothly either because of degeneration or the result of an injury. Such changes in your spine can cause the weight of your body to shift unevenly on the facet joints, which may lead to the loss of mobility or irritation. Inflammation, nerve irritation, and uneven pressure are all part of facet joint syndrome and can cause unbearable pain, which will negatively impact your quality of life.
Ageing, pressure changes and injury are all causes that can lead to facet joint pain, which can happen gradually because of degeneration or suddenly when caused by an injury. There are a number of symptoms, including difficulty twisting and bending the spine, inflammation, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness, as well as tenderness of certain areas of the spine. Bone spurs are also a symptom and this occurs whenever your facet joints don’t line up properly, which will cause your bones to meet where they shouldn’t and rub against each other, which is extremely painful. These are the most common symptoms of facet joint syndrome, and they will affect different parts of the body, depending on the spinal nerve that has been irritated. Neck pain, lower back pain, and stiffness can all occur as a result.
Chiropractic care can help with facet joint syndrome and this type of treatment will help you overcome the pain. It can re-establish normal motion and increase the strength of the surrounding muscle, which will help support your spine. This treatment can be combined with anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxers to minimize the pain as your body heals. Postural correction, physical therapy, and massage are also beneficial and can help you overcome the pain. These are all known as conservative treatments that involve postural correction, soft tissue massage, and manipulation of the affected areas, which are required to help treat facet joint syndrome.
Physical therapists and chiropractors are both experts when it comes to restoring the movement of restricted and painful facet joints and their skills can help re-establish normal motion. Patients suffering from a severe case or a condition that is very advanced may find that conservative therapies are ineffective or too painful and other forms of treatment may be recommended. Minimally-invasive surgical procedures are for patients who don’t see results through conservative treatments and such treatment options can include facet joint injections, for example. A corticosteroid will be injected into the affected joint with this procedure to help reduce pain and inflammation.
Dundas Chiropractic can answer more of your questions regarding facet joint syndrome, and we will discuss treatment options that are suitable for you. We can help with spinal decompression and have the best chiropractors who can treat and eliminate your pain. If you are looking for a reputable chiropodist in the Oakville or Mississauga areas, give us a call today!