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Lumbar facet syndrome, what can be done is there surgery to fix it. causes pain down to my foot. always at a 4 or 5 on the pain scale.
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Physical therapy: Physical therapy is the place to start once you have had a good evaluation. You'd be amazed at how much improvement you can get from the targeted exercises and strengthening you learn from a physical therapist. Ask for a referral from your back specialist.
Answered 3/15/2016
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