Causes of Degenerative Southlake, Texas joint disease

Degenerative Southlake, Texas joint disease is a common cause of back pain. The spinal facet joints, like other synovial joints of the body, are susceptible to wear and tear, degeneration, inflammation and arthritic changes.

Inflammation and Degenerative Southlake, Texas changes to the facet joints may result in pain, loss of motion, and if severe encroachment or pinching of the nerve exiting the spinal column. 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.

·         Backward motions can produce compression on the facet joints, which can lead to Degenerative Southlake, Texas, and eventual arthritic changes.

·         A sudden fall or trauma, like a motor vehicle accident, can result in a facet joint irritation, increasing and accelerating wear-and-tear on joints.

·         Ligament damage causing instability at the joint level and a subsequent increase in wear and stress on the spinal joints.

·         Genetic factors can contribute to the likelihood of Degenerative Southlake, Texas joint disease.

·         Repetitive stress injuries like lifting or carrying heavy loads can cause facet joint irritation and Degenerative Southlake, Texas joint disease.

·         Chronic long term scoliosis can result in increased wear on the spinal facet joints.