Facet Joint Syndrome Treatment
The treatment for a locked facet joint is relatively simple. Your physiotherapist will quickly detect which facet joint is locked. Then proceed to unlock it. Usually, a locked facet can be unlocked using a painless joint releasing technique.
Massage
Massage can be an excellent
form of muscle spasm relief to allow your facet joint spasm to release.
Acupuncture
Localised acupuncture
or dry needling techniques can provide localised muscle spasm and facet pain relief. Ask
your physiotherapist for more advice.
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections
are sometimes used to confirm a diagnosis and provide short-term (a week or two) relief. Researchers have
found that facet joint injections are less effective than patients who exercise
in the long-term. (Mayer et al 2004)
Radiofrequency
Radiofrequency is
sometimes used in chronic cases which do not respond to physiotherapy
treatment. Radiofrequency cauterizes the nerve, providing pain relief for a period of time. The downside is that the pain normally
returns when the nerve regrows within a few months.
Summary
Every case of facet
joint pain is different. Please check with your physiotherapist for their professional opinion. on what treatment plan is best for you.
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