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- $Title{What is Facet Syndrome?}
- $Subject{Facet facet's Syndrome pain pains vertebra vertebral column posture
- postures stand standing sit sitting Muscle muscles spasm spasms arthritis
- arthritic x-ray x-rays spine back}
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- Anatomy of the Spine*0005102.scf
- Osteoarthritis can Cause Lower Back Pain*0005001.scf}
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- What is Facet Syndrome?
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- QUESTION: Could you please explain what facet syndrome is? Also, what is the
- correct pronunciation of it?
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- ANSWER: Facet's syndrome (it's pronounced "fasets") is a term used when the
- patient complains of pains which originate in the vertebral column and which
- sometimes are aggravated by standing or sitting in certain postures. Muscle
- spasm may be present, and both sides of the body can be involved at the same
- time. Actually, it's a type of arthritic process which involves a small area
- on the surface of a vertebra (a facet) where one bone in the spinal column
- connects with the vertebra above or below it. Usually, the diagnosis can be
- made by taking x-rays of the spine from different angles. Often the pain can
- be relieved with rest and physical therapy can be very helpful in getting you
- over some of the difficult times when pain is great, and which, unfortunately,
- may return from time to time.
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- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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