Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in pain, stiffness ... in the lower spine is most commonly affected, the ...

The first and second cervical vertebrae are different in size and shape from each other and the remaining five vertebrae. However, all of the segments have true synovial joints. The anterior ...

A 64-year-old man with a complex medical history and previous cervical arthritis with discectomy presents with a 2-day history of neck and lower back pain and shortness of ... shows evidence of left ...

At any given time, 10% of the adult population will be affected by neck pain ... to neurologic deficit. Pain may result from degenerative, traumatic or inflammatory processes involving the ...

Background: Neck pain is associated with several alterations ... Tests of head steadiness showed a stiffer movement pattern in NP compared to HC, indicated by lower head angular velocity.

Radiofrequency facet denervation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat central neck or back pain caused by arthritis or injury to the facet joints. This procedure is also called RFD, ...

A retrospective study of treatment-refractory chronic neck pain secondary to cervical facet arthropathy showed long-lasting pain relief with c-RFA.

Your Thoughts Can Harm Your Neck and Back During Lifting Tasks May ... with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life, a study suggests. One in four retired ...

Yoga is known to be beneficial for several health issues. Certain yoga poses are also known to be beneficial for people ...

Background Lumbar facet joints are a well recognized ... techniques in the management of chronic pain: Part 2.0. Pain Physician 2001; 4:24-96. Niemisto L, Kalso E, Malmivaara A. Radiofrequency ...

A retrospective study of treatment-refractory chronic neck pain secondary to cervical facet arthropathy showed long-lasting pain relief with c-RFA. Cooled radiofrequency ablation (c-RFA) of ...

Back and neck pain are among ... there are small joints (facet joints) that help your spine move. If you have more severe symptoms such as fever, nausea, loss of bladder control and numbness, tingling ...