Cases and Symptoms of Facet joint pain, Southlake
Facet joint
pain, Southlake is
also commonly referred to as facet joint syndrome, facet joint disease, facet
joint sprain but essentially it is the pain caused by a facet joint injury.
Facet joint pain, Southlake is one of the most common
causes of neck pain, back pain and thoracic spine pain.
Causes
Degenerative
joint disease is a common cause of back pain. Common causes of facet joint
irritation
include the following:
·
Degeneration, arthritic changes, or
general wear-and-tear of the joint over time.
·
Disc degeneration may cause a loss
of height between the vertebra placing a greater compression force on the
posterior facet joints, increasing and accelerating wear-and-tear on these
joints.
·
Genetic factors can contribute to
the likelihood of degenerative joint disease.
·
Repetitive stress injuries like
lifting or carrying heavy loads can cause facet joint irritation and
degenerative joint disease.
·
Chronic long term scoliosis can
result in increased wear on the spinal facet joints.
Symptoms
The
symptoms of degenerative joint disease will depend on the location of the joint and what structures
are affected. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may mimic the symptoms
of a disc problem:
·
Pain in the back or ridiculer
symptoms to the trunk or rib cage.
·
Pain and tenderness localized at the
level of the involved facet joint.
·
Muscle spasm and changes in posture
in response to the injury.
·
Standing and walking can be
difficult if the irritation is severe.
·
Stiffness in the joints after a
period of rest.
·
Pain with excess activity and relief
with rest.
·
Localized swelling at the joint
level may be present.
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