Modernispine

Let Pain Care be Self Care!

Phone Number

+1 651.440.0939

E-mail

cynthia@modernispine.com

Location

3454 County Rd 101 Minnetonka, MN 55345

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Facet Joint Syndrome

Personalized Cervical & Thoracic Radiculopathy Pain Management

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Do you feel pain when bending, twisting, or standing for too long? Does your back stiffness make it hard to move? This can be Facet Joint Syndrome. Your spine consists of small bones called vertebrae, and between them are tiny joints called facet joints. These joints help your back move smoothly. Over time or due to injury, the cartilage inside these joints can wear down, leading to inflammation, stiffness, and pain.

Another common cause of facet joint syndrome is flexion-extension injuries, such as car accidents (whiplash), falls, as well as repetitive labor-intensive job movements.

Ignoring the pain won’t make it go away. Facet Joint Syndrome can make daily tasks like walking or sleeping uncomfortable. The inflammation in your spine can worsen, causing sharp pain that radiates to other parts of your body, making it harder to stay active.

You can visit Moderni Clinic in Minnetonka, MN to diagnose and treat Facet Joint Syndrome with personalized care

Common Symptoms of Facet Joint Syndrome

  • Localized back pain, often worsened by movement

  • Stiffness and reduced range of motion

  • Muscle spasms and tenderness

  • Radiating pain into the shoulders, buttocks, or legs

  • Increased pain after prolonged standing or twisting

Diagnosis & Treatment for Facet Joint Syndrome

At Moderni Clinic we diagnose Facet Joint Syndrome and offer personalized treatments plans such as trigger point injections, shockwave therapy or cold laser therapy, or getting you set up for physical therapy, Facet Joint Injections,  or radiofrequency ablation to reduce pain and restore movement.