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Lumbar facet syndrome is a disease characterized by pain in the lumbar facet joints. These joints are located in the lower back and connect the vertebrae, providing stability and mobility of the spine. Inflammation or damage to these joints leads to lumbar facet joint syndrome. As experts in pain management, our doctors offer comprehensive treatment tailored to your specific pain level.
The lumbar facet joints are small joints on the back of the lumbar spine. Their primary role is to help transfer the load to the lumbar spine. These joints provide stability and allow the spine to move and be flexible. Similar to the knee or shoulder joints, the facet joints of the lower back can become loose and cause pain that can be felt in different parts of the lower back and radiating to the buttocks, hips, or groin.
The most common causes of lumbar facet joint pain are degenerative/arthritic changes or trauma, sports injury, or any other strong impact.
Symptoms of facet joint syndrome differ depending on where the affected joint is located and which nerve roots it affects. The affected joints in the neck can cause headaches and difficulty moving the head and neck. The degenerated joints in the back can cause pain or stiffness in the lower back, buttocks, or hips.
The most common symptoms of facet joint syndrome include:
Initial treatment of facet joint syndrome is often conservative and may include rest, ice, or heat therapy.
Other conservative approaches may include:
If your symptoms are a concern, your doctor may prescribe pain medication. Steroid injections directly into the facet joints can also help relieve pain for a long period of time. Surgery may be necessary in severe cases to clear the facet joints and numb the symptomatic local nerves.
Visit the best back pain specialists in New Jersey at The Spine & Rehab Group for fast relief from back or neck pain caused by facet joint syndrome.
Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.
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