Facet joints
Facet joints are small joints found between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, crucial for facilitating spinal movement and stability. They enable bending, twisting, and flexion while preventing excessive motion to avoid injury. Dysfunction or degeneration of facet joints can result in pain and stiffness in the affected area, impacting overall spinal function.
Subscribe to the BlogReports of the Death of the C1–C2 Facet Injection Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
In 1897, Mark Twain was on a speaking tour in London when an American newspaper started a rumor that he was gravely ill. This was soon followed by an obituary. When asked by an American reporter in London about his death, Twain quipped, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” I feel the same…read more
Low Back Facet Joints and Stem Cells?
Can stem cells help patients with low back facet joints pain? The answer is that it depends. If the facet joint was damaged due to trauma (more common with neck facet joints) then we’ve seen good results. However, much of low back facet pain is degenerative and thus due to longstanding wear forces. To review,…read more 
