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  2. Oct 13, 2023 · Facet joint disorders frequently affect the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine), but the mid-back (thoracic spine) can sometimes be involved. This article covers the function of the facet joints, what facet joint pain feels like, additional symptoms, causes, and more.

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  3. If a spinal nerve is irritated or compressed at the facet joint (such as from a facet bone spur), a sharp, shooting pain (sciatica) may radiate into the buttock, thigh, leg, and/or foot. Muscle weakness and fatigue may also occur in the affected leg.

  4. Oct 5, 2017 · Causes. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Outlook. Facet arthropathy can cause lower back pain and usually affects a specific part of your spine. The pain may get worse when bending...

  5. The most common cause of facet joint disease is degeneration of the spine, also known as spondylosis. Causes: When the degeneration of the joint is secondary to natural wearing and abnormal body mechanics the condition is known as osteoarthritis (OA).

  6. The joints in the spine are called “facets.” Each vertebra in the spine has two sets. Facet joint syndrome is caused by natural wear and tear on these facets over time, causing pain. The syndrome is most commonly found in the lower back (lumbar) and neck (cervical).

  7. Spondylosis literally means stiffening of the vertebrae as a result of degenerative changes to the spine. It can occur in the neck (cervical spine), upper and middle back (thoracic spine), or lower back (lumbar spine). Neck and back spondylosis are the most common.

  8. Due to their significant load-bearing function and a greater range of motion, degeneration is more common in the lumbar facets at the very bottom of the spine, L4-L5 and L5-S1, than in those higher up in the spine. Facet joint osteoarthritis. Show Transcript.

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