The facets are located on the left and right side of the back of each vertebra. Facet syndrome means that your facet joint has become irritated and inflamed. This can be caused by sprains, strains, or joints that are not moving properly. People are more likely to develop facet syndrome if they have suffered an injury, overuse their back, have arthritis, or are overweight.
The symptoms of lumbar facet syndrome are felt on one side of your low back and may radiate into your flank, hip, and thigh. Symptoms of facet syndrome usually do not go past your knee. The pain may come and go. Your pain may increase when you arch backwards or return to an upright position after bending forward. Many patients report relief when they sit or lie down.
Chiropractic adjustments help relieve lumbar facet syndrome by opening the joint spaces, restoring motion, and breaking up adhesion between the joints.
Flynn Chiropractic
2300 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 224-2747