Facet Disease Symptoms May Be Relieved By a Procedure at Laser Spine Institute

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Facet Disease Symptoms May Be Relieved By a Procedure at Laser Spine Institute

Facet disease—irritation of the facet joints in the spinal column—can result in a number of uncomfortable symptoms similar to arthritis. And, because those symptoms are affecting the spinal column, which is involved in much of the body’s movement, they can be incredibly painful.

These facet disease symptoms include:

Radiating pain: If your facet condition occurs in the lumbar region, it may lead to compression of your sciatic nerve, and pain could occur not only in your back, but down your buttocks, legs and into your feet.
Weakness & numbness: if advanced nerve compression is caused by your facet disease, it could lead to a sensation of weakness or numbness in the legs because signals from the brain have difficulty sending messages to these limbs.
Limited range of motion: facet disease is marked by a loss of cartilage on the facet joints. When this occurs, it becomes harder for the joints to slide effectively when your body moves, and it can also be painful. Both the pain and the added friction can reduce your range of motion.

Fortunately, these facet disease symptoms can be treated with a variety of methods including physical therapy, chiropractic care, special stretches and exercises, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, and other conservative methods. If those are unsuccessful, surgery may be an option. If you are facing this scenario, you should consider treatment at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). Our facet thermal ablation procedure is minimally invasive and highly effective, so it treats your condition without requiring months of painful recovery.

If you’d like to learn more about having your facet disease symptoms treated at LSI, contact us today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI to let you know if facet thermal ablation is right for you.

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