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Please explain simply what facet syndrome of lumbar spine means?
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Pain in the low back: Spine vertebra look like a dense circle of bone with an Eiffel Tower sitting atop. Spinal cord lies between the legs of the tower, and discs sit over the body (dense circle of bone). towers touch at the bases at FACETS, joints, which glide with spine movements. As these become worn (arthritic) movement causes inflammation. Spinal nerves exit the cord behind the bodies. All get irritated and pain.
Answered 3/2/2016
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Pain: There is a left and right facet at each vertebral level of the spine. These joints allow motion of the spine. If they get injured or get diseased with aging they can become painful giving someone back pain. Injections and blocks can help this kind of facet pain syndrome.
Answered 3/2/2016
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