What Is Facet Joint Irritation?

Facet joints are small joints in the spine that help guide movement between vertebrae. When these joints become irritated or restricted, they may contribute to localized spinal pain and stiffness. 

Individuals may experience:

• Localized neck or back pain

• Pain that worsens with extension or twisting

• Stiffness in the spine

• Discomfort when standing for long periods

• Reduced range of motion

What Contributes to Facet Joint Irritation?

Contributing factors may include:

• Repetitive spinal extension

• Poor posture

• Degenerative joint changes

• Sudden twisting movements

• Limited mobility in nearby joints

How Osteopathic Manual Therapy May Help

May involve:

• Gentle spinal mobilization

• Improving facet joint movement

• Addressing surrounding fascial tension

• Restoring balanced spinal mechanics

The goal is to improve joint mobility and reduce irritation within the spinal segments.

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If neck or back pain worsens with certain movements or positions, our team can assess spinal mechanics and guide an appropriate treatment plan.