What are the cervical facet joints in your neck? are they next to your cervical disk? this burning pain and stiffness is driving me crazy please help

Exits for your nerve: Facets are the openings where nerve roots exit your spinal cord. Your cervical disk are in close proximity to these openings.

Pain management doc: Each vertebra has four facet joints – two on the top and two on the bottom. Their function is to assure movements of the spine. The cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae and acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine. The facet joints can become painful due to osteoarthritis of the spine or back injury. Rec.: see interventional pain management physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Spine Joints: Facet joints are places on the spinal bones where two bones actually meet and articulate and limits extension and rotation of that spinal segment. You have facet joints at every level of your spine from your neck to your low back. Many times arthritis or inflammation can arise here and cause pain.