Love this, I explain this to my massage students. " if something isn't moving correctly, there is often pain above, or below or beside. release the hypertonic muscles and then the joint should move correctly again"! Thanks for this great video!
And at times encouraging that movement can bring on excruciating pain, the brain has organised the body in a specific way of an adaptive measure to restrict movement, for good reason.
Great video. Thank you for making it. I have degenerative disc decease, and ruptured disc L2-L3. After 3 years of not really treating symptoms, I finally sought some help from a new neck and spine doctor. It would seem that the ruptured disc was not even in play in my case. It is indeed facet syndrome, and arthritis, in facet joints, mainly on the left side. I'm happy there is a new target to look at. Thank you for mentioning enhancing flexibility in neighboring joints, to aid. Stretches for my condition now make a LOT more sense to me.
I can't do moves like child's pose because of injuries that I sustained during a car accident in 2013, resulting in broken femurs. As a result I had rods inserted to fix my fractures.
@ryanmacewen511 I have the same and each day is worse then the day before my right side is good my left side is worse even what you said. Now I have a pain b pump for pain, but I am still in pain r ery day. What is wrong with Doctors? It's like they just don't care.
Time stamp 3:12 and 5:00 Priceless information to someone in pain. Squatting while rounding the spine isn’t often included for facet joint pain but it was the only way I could get mobility the affected facets.
Oh man this makes so much sense. I don't know how long I've had lumbar facet but it was diagnosed in Jan. this year and it's been hard to figure out what exercises to continue or discontinue. I've been doing all types of workouts consistently since age 14 and personal training for 22 years, plus performing in heels with various types of props since age 3 (performing way more in my 40s then when younger). I do tons of core stability work, pilates and advanced yoga but nothing seems to alleviate it for long lately. I am now able to keep my back from constantly going out like it was the past 3 years but I think the info in your video is really going to help to get more stability without having to train more. Thank you!
Very well explained Jeff, at age 70, undersized facet joints have contributed to my various back issues I've suffered since age 12. Also you remind me of the brilliant Stuart Copeland. Thank you.
I’ve been for injections a few times they give me relief to a point for a few months but I’d still get pain if on my feet too long, so my next thing is verve ablation of the facets. I think I’m affected a bit higher up than what you show maybe by one or two vertebrae. The pain radiates to my hip and into my lower back. Sometimes it feels like pressure pain.
I was diagnosed with suspicious par stress fracture at L5 on right side according to my lumber MRI REPORTS. After 3 months of rest it is healed completely according to my current lumber ct scan reports. Overall reports are normal including all the disc height , canal, as well as no facet joint arthopathy is not there. But the problem now is that i have right side lower back pain when i over extend my spine. (while doing any bodybuilding back muscle posing ) specially it feels like the pain is in the bone or joint. Please help sir i am very much tensed about it. I used to do bodybuilding and want to continue with it 🙏🏻 . . One thing i would like to mention is that the pain was gone after 3 month of inactivity at my lower back but i did extreme yoga streching and after than i am experiencing lower back pain again on my right side while extension but also i did my lumber ct scan after this only. So no abnormalities revealed please do reply 🙏🏻
wow, thxx so much! I have OA and my Phys Med Dr said no way to "hi-velocity" adjustments. I can almost feel what you are saying.. and the relief that would come from this...however I did almost jump out of my skin when you put your fingers on the demo spine and "opened the can"! what to do for my facet degen, unable to bend, with one hip higher than the other?
@@AdamJStoryDC I have two mild Facet diseases mild nerve pain, 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and mild canal stenosis the Dr says it's mild I don't need surgery, chiro and PT say never get surgery they can help me live pain free is this true I won't need surgery and can get adjustments please help im so worried
I have had two procedures for a facet injection and steroid injection for a synovial cyst. That procedure is incredibly painful. How do I stop them from reoccurring? Is this release related to a synovial cyst and facet injection? Any information that you can provide is incredibly appreciated. Thank you for posting this and have a wonderful day.
Dear Philip: Thank you for being a supporter of my channel. I was wondering if I can ask you a favor because it would help others get the same benefit. Would you be willing to write a review on google and yelp about your knowledge that you’ve gained from my RUclips channel? I would greatly appreciate it because it will help others maybe seek this information. Just tell the truth about what you’ve learned and how it has helped you. You can find me by typing Adam Story, Chiropractic Corp. If you don’t want to I understand, but thanks in advance if you would help!
@@AdamJStoryDCHello there Dr Adam J. Story, DC Many thanks for respectfully responding to my recent comment on your RUclips video channel. I certainly would be more than willing to write you a suitable review on Google and yelp, and i will look into how to go about doing that over the next few days, it is thanks to professional medical specialists like yourself that ordinary everyday people like me are able to gain free expert chiropractic guidance and advice. I will do that for you with pleasure, and thank you once again for the information given on Facet Syndrome. I am genuinely grateful for the logical medical advice you provided to me through your RUclips video channel. 🙏
I've had multiple MRIs but all orthopedics said there's nothing particularly wrong / they could pull 10 people off the street and our MRIs look the same. I have tiny disk buldges and facet hypertrophy. I've tried facet and si joint injections and nothing has resolved the almost constant dull ache lower right side back pain. If I do the cow yoga position I can really feel it. Or reverse pelvic tilt. I've spent thousands and I've been dealing with this for 5+ years. I'm only 32
@@FoVision Go to PLAYLISTS on my channel and watch all the videos on CORE TRAINING and get to work. There's 7 exercises numbered one to seven. Ask questions there as needed.
Some pain but most tingling into my feet. MRI showed inflammation. I was scheduled for steroids injections but the pain disappeared for 3 weeks and the nerve sensations so the consultant said no to the procedure. I got so upset and then the pain and sensation came back. When I press the area it tingles more. I m see a physiotherapist but I don’t know how the sensation will go without the steroids? It’s been 5 months.
Thank you doc. Adam. It was very interesting. I have been experiencing pain in my lower back for the last 7 years ( I am 30 years old ). After many visits to physiotherapists, neurologist, etc and after changing over 10 times the matress, the conclusion seems to be that I am having issues with the facet joints and that is why I came across with this video. Do you have any suggestions about exercises that could relief this pain? Also do you think the matress I am using could be the reason for this pain?
Hello Doctor , I have extreme pain on my low right side in L4/L5 . When my back extends it’s very painful. My doctor tried medial branch blocker and it only worked like 40-50 percent. I don’t know what to do. ? All other injections failed 😞 😢
I can bend backwards without pain if my feet are parallel. However if I put my right foot out front and then bend backwards, the pain is intense. Is that a facet problem?
Dr is facetal hypertrophy and facetal syndrome is same I'm 23 years I have loss of lumbar lordosis and facetal hypertrophy at L4-L5 L5-S1 can you please explain about that is this curable and it's cure without any surgery
Using your method for correcting facet syndrome, how long does it take for a patient with a severe case of it to recover? I've had it since last Sunday, and as long as I have this pain, I can't work. My chiropractor says it's going to take time to heal, that it would be a miracle for me to be able to go back to work in 3 days, and that it could take as long as 3 weeks. He, his wife/receptionist, and a patient in his waiting room have all suffered with facet syndrome, and all have recovered, and are confident that I'll recover too. The more treatments, the quicker the recovery they say. (OUCH!! I just sneezed! Oh, that hurts. I put some ice on the painful area.) My doc also recommends an exercise where you lie on the floor and put your legs up on a chair, bed, or box at a right angle, breathe into your abdomen, and make sure both hips are on the floor. I did that for an hour last Monday. It felt o.k. while I was doing it, but afterwards my pain increased a little bit. He also insists that I apply CBD cream to the painful areas every 3 to 4 hours to bring down the inflammation. What are your thoughts?
Thank you for taking the time to help us.. You spend more time with us on you tube than my neurosurgeon does with me in person. So how do I add more range of motion or stretch since I've had a laminectomy and fusion at l3,4and 5? I also currently have a fracture in my l5 vertebrae AND l5 left pedicle screw . And bilateral facet arthropathy at l5 s1, and it's only been 3.5 yrs since my surgery. I don't even know how it got fractured. I think my Dr doesn't know where to go from here. .and neither do I . I don't kown what stretches im supposed to do or not do ..Can you help at all with this?
@Frank Lopez Thank you 😊 I know an internet dr probly isn't gonna help me but it was worth a try lol. It's not that the treatment is bad, my Dr is just very brief. All my scans are up to date and I recently had a mylogram. At the end of the month we are going to be discussing what surgical options I have and what can help the pain and prevent worsening. It's def a long road. I don't think I'll ever not be in some form of pain or recovery. I'm sorry for your pain as well. Thanks for the kind words. I hope we can feel a little better 🙏
@Frank Lopez Yes the Healthcare system is def crap. And yes spinal pain is the worst. It does get depressing sometimes-especially when you cant do things you uses to love to do. Its hard. It was nice meeting you too tho. I actually use this app called The Mighty, and they have a lot of supportive groups for chronic pain and different mental health issues and it really helps so much. It's a community of ppl just like us and they are very supportive and understand. You should try it out if u feel like it. It's not like other social media. It's actually positive and ppl on there all help eachother. Maybe I'll see ya there. Good luck with everything and if u ever need to talk- I'm here 😊
@Frank Lopez well I haven't seen anyone be mean, they have a lot stricter guidelines than other social media in that sense and I'm sure u will see a little misinformation anywhere u go ya know? But I think theyre pretty good about catching it. Plus what works for one person may not for another even if it is a truth. I'm from CT. I lived in FL for a while in Clearwater. I love it there.
@Frank Lopez lol..well honestly i have a lot of problems..so I kinda just chose everything. Hoping the more knowledge the better. I do have fibromyalgia and anxiety, depression. I chose spinal cord injuries..idk..a lot of them. I'm Christie 716 on there..
It can happen while doing dead lifts ? As you said i feel relaxed when i bend forward but it's very painful to bend backwards. It also hurts while standing straight. I don't know what to do please doc. Help me..
I am a 72 year old woman who has been dealing with severe back pain thouoght to be spinal stenosis, and Finally deciding to have a laminatomy and fusion. in the interium i am seeing a pain management doctor who has now said he thinks it is my facts joints full of arthritis. I am overweight and presently trying to lose those extra pounds but my question is, should I disregard the diagnosis of spinal stenosis, abandoning the surgery idea, and try healing the facet joint pain? I recently had facet abalation on the right side and I am scheduled to have the left done in two weeks. The pain on my right appears to have diminished with this procedure, but the left has gotten more severe. At this point I am totally confusied as to what I should do.
I find bending forward is more stiff and tender . Catcow stretch is where I really feel the soreness right in the lower lumbar joints. Any advice ? I go for physio . I’ve had injections and a nerve ablation and will be going for a second nerve ablation but I’m tired of being in pain and seeking better relief at least until I visit the pain clinic again.
You said you do this adjustment on patients as long as they don't have a bulging disc. Is there any adjustment option for patients that have a disc bulge and degenerative disc disease with the facet arthritis? My husband has this, we go to a chiropractor regularly but I didn't know about adjusting the facets like this.
@@AdamJStoryDC wow thank you for the quick response! I just found your channel and will definitely check it. He has had lumbar nerve ablation once so far and the pain clinic determined the majority of his pain is from the facet arthritis. He's only in his 30s so neuroscience says he isn't a surgical case. Thanks for listening ❤️
Hi Doc, I got DDD at L4/L5 with minor annular tear, very little hernia and facet joint syndrome from the same area for a year. A sport incident finished me off. I can't bend forward, as it triggers sharp pain in the area. I can squat and bend moderately backwards. It doesn't match what you say. Can you please advise me if there is anything that would fix my back for good. I a 5o an cant see myself another 30-40 years dealing with this. Thank you
You can't exercise a facet joint lock. It's a joint, not a muscle. That's why people are so frustrated. It's like trying to stretch diabetes away...sure stretching might be good, but it's not targeting the problem. If the facet joint doesn't get the movement restored, early degeneration of the cartilage and chronic stiffness results within a decade. Here's more information: ruclips.net/video/r-Rdkr6DwhA/видео.html
Hi Dr, I have both mild disc herniation and facet atropathy both side on L5 S1. I am confused , don’t know how can I get better. Can you please help me
I have facet effusion at L5. When agitated the pain is crippling and often will get so bad I lose control of my hips/legs and can’t walk for a few days. What is the best form of release for me?
I have been diagnosed faset joint arthritis. And reduced lumbar lordosis with left side scoliosis in the thorsal segment. My disks are thined. I have an inflamation in the thorsal segment. That procedure, what you showed Is that the right therapy for my problem?
Is this common in younger folks or only based on spine trauma? I got injured at work and have been in pain everyday since unless i take some sort of medication.
So what I'm taking from this is that because I stopped exercising after high school & got a belly, my facets may be compressed too tightly & need more motion? What can we do if we drive for a living?
What about adjusting the facet of the T1-T2?? Pain only on the right side of the spine. Any thoughts? No one seems to be. Able to help me and it’s been 8 years of this pain and thousands of dollars and a list of doctors who just won’t listen to me. They keep looking at different areas and not treating the area or giving me any PT that helps
Can a massage therapist help with facet joints? I did not hear you use the word jammed. Is it possible to have a jammed facet joint. I have issues in my L4 L5 facet joints. Thank you
Hi there, I am a fellow cyclist.... unfortunately I was knocked off my bike by a car last year and broke my back and neck. A year on and I am experiencing lower back pain.... awaiting appointment with orthopaedic surgeon but my physio thinks it will be facet joint. You mentioned in your video about core exercises for facet joint issues. Could you point me in the direction of the video? Any advice specific to cycling would be much appreciated too. Thanks for the informative videos.... very helpful. James
Yes. Go to my channel and go to PLAYLISTS. There you will see my videos divided into sections: cycling, diet, core training. It's the core training that you want. In there are many videos, but particularly, there are videos numbered 1-7. What exercises is the physio giving you?
My mother have a facet arethropathy from L1-2 down to L3-L4 level....could you advise me about a specific exercise that could help treat her condition?
Awesome videos thanks. Everyone always shows videos for this problem at the lower back mine as you mentioned is in my neck. Causes insane pressure up my head and into my thoracic. I’m assuming it’s c7-t1 area since my c7 amd t1 is rotated. I’m in Canada. Can you please provide a video on what to do at home if you have it in the neck ? Thanks
I have stiffness in my back since 1 year I feel stiffness when I stand up after half an hour sitting What is my problem I am not able to understand I want to tell u that I used to sit too much Now doing spine strengthening exercises It's still stiff What is my diagnosis
You talked about hypermobile facets.. What if a patient has a hypomobile facet. Would the treatment be the same? How do you diagnose hyper vs hypomobile facet syndrome?
Diagnosis is via motion palpation. One could use motion x-rays, however, that's a lot of radiation only to discover what a good pair of hands can discover (for personal injury or workers' compensation it's often necessary to do x-rays to justify treatment). Hypomobile facets get adjusted.
Hey doctor I had l5 d1 disc bulgue ....but now I have not disc bulgue but pain in my lower leg side leg muscle and buttocks during walking .....,,,my doctor said that I have not disc bulgue,,but I have not correct posture ........what should I do????pls suggest me ???!?!!!!???
Hello Doc, what about thoracic facet sprain? And having lower back pajn too on and off. Mainly lying flat. But more pain on the thoracic. And stiffness of shoulder and neck. Thank you.
Do you have a video about multifidus stiffness? I don't know if I have a facet syndrome or multifidus, I think the second one from what I have learnt on RUclips.. Anyway, is it safe to do this release manovre with a multifidus stiffness? Thank you P. S I'm from Italy, we don't have chiropractors here, I'm learning and I'm helped by a PT who's a friend of mine
Is it possible to get facet joint syndrome around the T10 vertebra (lower thoracic spine)? I’ve had back discomfort on my right side of the spine and a couple of “knots” that appear to originate around the transverse process area and extend past the erector muscles. I’ve had this for about six months now. Back flexion is the one movement that feels restricted and don’t have very good range of motion. Thanks!
Hi Doctor, I am not able to bend forwards. When I try to my leg muscles pulls and stops me from bending forward. My body sort of bends in a tilted way when I try to bend forward. Is this because of facet arthropathy or does it have something to do with the muscles in the leg? I have sharp pain in the buttocks when I sit for a long time and when I lie on my back. Sometimes I get shooting pain down the leg too. When I get up after lying down for a while, I feel stiffness and discomfort in the lower back. Do you think this is because of facet syndrome? PS: ever pain I mentioned is on the left side.
I have bertiolloi syndrome n its has attached.. I'm looking for anyway I can relieve pain... I can't even walk 10ft and I have pain from my lower back all the way down my legs
Hello Doctor I'm from Bangladesh. My grandmother have severe pain on her back since 7days..On MRI there is Bilateral ligamentum flavum & Facet hypertophy noted at L5-S1. The Neurosurgeon suggest to do a surgery in lumbar region. Can u pls tell me sir what can we do in this situation?? Is the pain totally curable after the surgery?? hope u will reply soon..
Adam J. Story, DC sir thanx for ur reply. the surgeon told there is no alternative without surgery...but another medicine specialist told it's not totally curable even after the surgery.. I'm totally frustrated to hear different opinion... sir what is chiropractors?? is there no alternative without surgery??
So I have facet joint disease l4 l5. Been in agony for 25 years. I was only 24 when it started. Its ruined my life I cant stand or walk for long or lie on my back without pain. Now I have a small hernia on l5 too but bizarely I have femoral pain in my thighs it came on most often walking now its almost constant. Thing is femoral neurooathy is from L3. On butec patches 15mg but feel I cant go on. Ive endured such extreme pain for half my life. Covid stopped my conduction test. Nobody has ever been interested in helping me. At this point I want to be cut open and cured. I cant even wash my dishes without agony and tears.
@@winolowardichelli2850 at crisis point. Thankyou for asking. I can't sleep on my back. I'm awake a lot.i wake up locked there. I've also got a bulged disc. They won't do anything because they say it's too small to cause pain. I've been lifting my mother after falls as well as the wheelchair into the car. I was in so much pain last week. I couldn't bare weight. I'm on 60mg of morphine now. The pain front of my thighs is also a 10 and coincides with it. I'm at end of my rope seriously. Most excruciating pain ever. I had to stand so pushed through and the screams showed my torture. I don't know if facet joint disease can get this bad. On amytriptaline for the nerve pain. It so happened I had an appointment with a back specialist he refused to let me open my mouth to speak. Every time I tried he talked over me. He looked at xray only and I was not supposed to dein to speak. Total narcissist when I'm at breaking point. I was and am desperate for help. The 60mg have helped I can sleep now but wake up with serious pain every morning it's the first thing I'm greeted with. Yes so I'm at crisis I was then I wouldn't have divulged all that if not. My life is ruined and in bits. Pain seeps to your soul. I've never experienced anything like it. Pain same place as the bulge but it has nothing to do with it he says.
Hi, thanks for this. I think i have facet syndrome but I have a history of rear bulge at L5/S1. I have seen a McGill provider and I have made progress in eliminating the disk pain. However I exaggerated extension and I believe that caused by facet irritation. I've reworked my body mechanics to keep my spine in neutral but I can't get the facet joint pain to go away. I have even iced three times a day and done decompression stretches 10 times a day and nothing seems to work. The McGill doctor is uneasy about doing Chiropractic adjustments and I understand but I am looking for a good chiropractor. Do you know any chiropractors that live in the upstate New York or New York City area?
So i have no strength in my left thigh. I figure the femoral nerve is pinched. The femoral nerve comes out of L3. So is it safe to say that the L3 facet is the cause of my muscle failure?
Oversimplified, but good thinking. The femoral nerve is L2-4 and there can be other causes not neurological that could cause your thigh to feel weak. See a chiropractor.
I recently had radiofrequency ablation done on 4 facets on each side. It was done a few days ago and I'm feeling better. It may last 6-12 months. What can be done to remedy this problem before it comes back?
Thanks doc for the explination and i want to ask you about my case iam from morocco and i have pain in my shoulders and neck almost 10yeard now and i went to the doctor and said that i have facet syndrom and i need an infiltration and i did it twice but the pains never disapear and day after day it become more and more i cant walk i cant set i cant do anything without feeling pain please give me Your opinion im in so much pain
You'll need an expert chiropractor. They can open up the joints, allow greater joint play and possibly use cold laser therapy to reduce the inflammation. This is how I do it: ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html Then go to the Playlist section and review all the core exercise videos. This works.
Hi doc plz help ...my MRI says mild facetal arthropathy at L3-L4 and L4-L5 Levels.. What does this mean is this curable by good posture and exercises...or it's gonna worsen up in future...
Any idea on how to help those of us who have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? I’ve had terrible low back and leg pain for 3 years and my MRI shows facet arthrosis in L4, 5 and SI. Then it says STIR hyperintensity between the same L4 to Si that may reflect edema and bursa formation. I’ve done all traditional therapy and nothing helps. Can your spine continue to send more and more pain signals to the brain with this? Hope I’ve made sense.
Good question and it's a treatment-dilemma because there's just not a lot of research money to figure out "what to do about it." My experience with it is that manual adjustments and full range of motion exercises don't help. Arthrostim and short range of motion stability exercises can calm the pain down. That and laser therapy has helped. See the Playlist for the core exercises as examples. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Adam J. Story, DC Thank you for your response, and I’m looking into treatment options and I’m seeing the laser therapy. I’m desperate for anything that will help calm this pain. I’m enjoying your informative videos, they’re very well done. Thanks again!
I have facet pain but I also have extruded discs from L3-S1. With the exception of the hand manipulation technique you showed, are the other recommendations ok? I have been doing them for several years for relief.
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Love this, I explain this to my massage students. " if something isn't moving correctly, there is often pain above, or below or beside. release the hypertonic muscles and then the joint should move correctly again"! Thanks for this great video!
Thanks for sharing!
And at times encouraging that movement can bring on excruciating pain, the brain has organised the body in a specific way of an adaptive measure to restrict movement, for good reason.
Great video. Thank you for making it. I have degenerative disc decease, and ruptured disc L2-L3. After 3 years of not really treating symptoms, I finally sought some help from a new neck and spine doctor. It would seem that the ruptured disc was not even in play in my case. It is indeed facet syndrome, and arthritis, in facet joints, mainly on the left side. I'm happy there is a new target to look at. Thank you for mentioning enhancing flexibility in neighboring joints, to aid. Stretches for my condition now make a LOT more sense to me.
My mid back seems to be locked and there is no flexibility and very limited motion. Can this be a facet syndrome?
I can't do moves like child's pose because of injuries that I sustained during a car accident in 2013, resulting in broken femurs. As a result I had rods inserted to fix my fractures.
@ryanmacewen511 I have the same and each day is worse then the day before my right side is good my left side is worse even what you said. Now I have a pain b pump for pain, but I am still in pain r ery day. What is wrong with Doctors? It's like they just don't care.
@@ryanmacewen511 same here! They don't seem worried about the bulging disk
Time stamp 3:12 and 5:00
Priceless information to someone in pain. Squatting while rounding the spine isn’t often included for facet joint pain but it was the only way I could get mobility the affected facets.
This makes so much sense. Explains why I have a strong urge to squat while walking to the office in NYC. It releases the pain in my lower back.
Can also be a consequence of DDD, when the disk shrink the facets are close from each others and cause pain.
That's exactly what happened with mine
WOW! Just did your adjustment (4:09) carefully myself - felt a soft "click" and all pain was gone. Thank you very much!
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Great demonstration Sir
Loved it
Glad you liked it
@@AdamJStoryDC Sir it was very easy to understand the pathomechanics behind facet syndrome after your demo
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Oh man this makes so much sense. I don't know how long I've had lumbar facet but it was diagnosed in Jan. this year and it's been hard to figure out what exercises to continue or discontinue. I've been doing all types of workouts consistently since age 14 and personal training for 22 years, plus performing in heels with various types of props since age 3 (performing way more in my 40s then when younger). I do tons of core stability work, pilates and advanced yoga but nothing seems to alleviate it for long lately. I am now able to keep my back from constantly going out like it was the past 3 years but I think the info in your video is really going to help to get more stability without having to train more. Thank you!
Consult a chiropractor. I have this issue as well and within the first adjustment I could feel a difference
@@matthewvido3902 do you get clicking and sometimes painful clicking?
@@matthewvido3902 In my case it was a charlatan chiropractor who caused all the pain I am now.
Very well explained Jeff, at age 70, undersized facet joints have contributed to my various back issues I've suffered since age 12. Also you remind me of the brilliant Stuart Copeland. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for explaining this condition in great detail. I am trying to gather as much info on this as possible to help not only my Mom and me.
You're welcome. Glad it helped
Do you have a video for cervical facet syndrome
I’ve been for injections a few times they give me relief to a point for a few months but I’d still get pain if on my feet too long, so my next thing is verve ablation of the facets. I think I’m affected a bit higher up than what you show maybe by one or two vertebrae. The pain radiates to my hip and into my lower back. Sometimes it feels like pressure pain.
I have the same pain
It's unbearable.
Have had it for 20years
And it's getting worse.
Do all DC know this? I feel like the ones in my town are clueless no one has ever said this stuff.
this was a very detailed video Dr. thanks
Good stuff. From a PT student
Thanks Doc..very interesting. Am going for facet block next week. Hope it works.
I was diagnosed with suspicious par stress fracture at L5 on right side according to my lumber MRI REPORTS. After 3 months of rest it is healed completely according to my current lumber ct scan reports. Overall reports are normal including all the disc height , canal, as well as no facet joint arthopathy is not there. But the problem now is that i have right side lower back pain when i over extend my spine. (while doing any bodybuilding back muscle posing ) specially it feels like the pain is in the bone or joint. Please help sir i am very much tensed about it. I used to do bodybuilding and want to continue with it 🙏🏻
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One thing i would like to mention is that the pain was gone after 3 month of inactivity at my lower back but i did extreme yoga streching and after than i am experiencing lower back pain again on my right side while extension but also i did my lumber ct scan after this only. So no abnormalities revealed please do reply 🙏🏻
Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing, this was very helpful!
wow, thxx so much! I have OA and my Phys Med Dr said no way to "hi-velocity" adjustments. I can almost feel what you are saying.. and the relief that would come from this...however I did almost jump out of my skin when you put your fingers on the demo spine and "opened the can"!
what to do for my facet degen, unable to bend, with one hip higher than the other?
"Hi-velocity" sounds scary. Gentle adjustments sounds logical.
@@AdamJStoryDC I have two mild Facet diseases mild nerve pain, 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and mild canal stenosis the Dr says it's mild I don't need surgery, chiro and PT say never get surgery they can help me live pain free is this true I won't need surgery and can get adjustments please help im so worried
Thanks a lots Doc for the great information you just Explained the facts!😀🌺🙋
I have had two procedures for a facet injection and steroid injection for a synovial cyst. That procedure is incredibly painful. How do I stop them from reoccurring? Is this release related to a synovial cyst and facet injection? Any information that you can provide is incredibly appreciated. Thank you for posting this and have a wonderful day.
Thank you Doctor Adam J Story, DC for explaining that condition with concise clarity, it really does help and is obviously greatly appreciated. 👍
Dear Philip: Thank you for being a supporter of my channel. I was wondering if I can ask you a favor because it would help others get the same benefit. Would you be willing to write a review on google and yelp about your knowledge that you’ve gained from my RUclips channel? I would greatly appreciate it because it will help others maybe seek this information. Just tell the truth about what you’ve learned and how it has helped you. You can find me by typing Adam Story, Chiropractic Corp. If you don’t want to I understand, but thanks in advance if you would help!
@@AdamJStoryDCHello there Dr Adam J. Story, DC
Many thanks for respectfully responding to my recent comment on your RUclips video channel. I certainly would be more than willing to write you a suitable review on Google and yelp, and i will look into how to go about doing that over the next few days, it is thanks to professional medical specialists like yourself that ordinary everyday people like me are able to gain free expert chiropractic guidance and advice. I will do that for you with pleasure, and thank you once again for the information given on Facet Syndrome.
I am genuinely grateful for
the logical medical advice you provided to me through your RUclips video channel. 🙏
@@philiphoward2875 thank you. Just explain what you've learned and how it's helped and tell the truth and I'll appreciate that.
Very informative, thanks doc.
I've had multiple MRIs but all orthopedics said there's nothing particularly wrong / they could pull 10 people off the street and our MRIs look the same. I have tiny disk buldges and facet hypertrophy. I've tried facet and si joint injections and nothing has resolved the almost constant dull ache lower right side back pain. If I do the cow yoga position I can really feel it. Or reverse pelvic tilt. I've spent thousands and I've been dealing with this for 5+ years. I'm only 32
That sucks. Sorry to hear that.
@@AdamJStoryDC thank you. Any other suggestions on things to try to get some relief? They were puzzled that facet injections gave no relief
@@FoVision Go to PLAYLISTS on my channel and watch all the videos on CORE TRAINING and get to work. There's 7 exercises numbered one to seven. Ask questions there as needed.
@@AdamJStoryDC Thank you, I'll give it a shot.
Hi! I do have facet arthopy L 3 to L5. They are talking about nerve branch shots and an ablation. This freaks me out. But my pain is bad.
What if it’s thoracic facet pain?
What can be done about C5 & C6 pain in the neck?
Well explained thank you Dr 😊
So nice of you
Some pain but most tingling into my feet. MRI showed inflammation. I was scheduled for steroids injections but the pain disappeared for 3 weeks and the nerve sensations so the consultant said no to the procedure. I got so upset and then the pain and sensation came back. When I press the area it tingles more. I m see a physiotherapist but I don’t know how the sensation will go without the steroids? It’s been 5 months.
Great stuff 👌
Thank you doc. Adam. It was very interesting. I have been experiencing pain in my lower back for the last 7 years ( I am 30 years old ). After many visits to physiotherapists, neurologist, etc and after changing over 10 times the matress, the conclusion seems to be that I am having issues with the facet joints and that is why I came across with this video. Do you have any suggestions about exercises that could relief this pain? Also do you think the matress I am using could be the reason for this pain?
Here's how we fix it: ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html
Mine just feels very stiff and discomfort but no pain. How do we fix the stiffness Dr
Excellent video!
Hello Doctor , I have extreme pain on my low right side in L4/L5 . When my back extends it’s very painful. My doctor tried medial branch blocker and it only worked like 40-50 percent.
I don’t know what to do. ?
All other injections failed 😞 😢
Proceed with caution when squatting or twisting as this can also cause severe pain for those with facet joint syndrome.
I can bend backwards without pain if my feet are parallel. However if I put my right foot out front and then bend backwards, the pain is intense. Is that a facet problem?
Wonderfully explained facet syndrome. I really appreciate. Can you suggest me exercise to get rid of facet arthritics???
Check out all the videos on the core exercises on my channels. Go to Playlists
Now I understand it's very informal. I have multilevel facet arthropathy most severe at L4-L5 any tips
I mentioned some tips in the video. Did you watch the ENTIRE video?
Yes, do you have clinic to visit?
@@5228221 Yes. All my information is in the description.
What happens if its L4 L5 or lowest point
Very informative. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Can you show how you do active release of cervical facet?
It's in other videos.
@@AdamJStoryDC Hi Doctor, I found some video on neck exercise but not active release. Perhaps you can show me the link or keyword to search.
@@claus1225 ruclips.net/video/asZK5y9tYOI/видео.html
Dr is facetal hypertrophy and facetal syndrome is same I'm 23 years I have loss of lumbar lordosis and facetal hypertrophy at L4-L5 L5-S1 can you please explain about that is this curable and it's cure without any surgery
i facet and pinch nerve a]nd chronic pain in the left side my neck any suggestions?
Very useful and clearly explained - thank you.
Using your method for correcting facet syndrome, how long does it take for a patient with a severe case of it to recover? I've had it since last Sunday, and as long as I have this pain, I can't work. My chiropractor says it's going to take time to heal, that it would be a miracle for me to be able to go back to work in 3 days, and that it could take as long as 3 weeks. He, his wife/receptionist, and a patient in his waiting room have all suffered with facet syndrome, and all have recovered, and are confident that I'll recover too. The more treatments, the quicker the recovery they say. (OUCH!! I just sneezed! Oh, that hurts. I put some ice on the painful area.)
My doc also recommends an exercise where you lie on the floor and put your legs up on a chair, bed, or box at a right angle, breathe into your abdomen, and make sure both hips are on the floor. I did that for an hour last Monday. It felt o.k. while I was doing it, but afterwards my pain increased a little bit. He also insists that I apply CBD cream to the painful areas every 3 to 4 hours to bring down the inflammation.
What are your thoughts?
Here's some examples: ruclips.net/video/LP-MObWtSAE/видео.html
and this one:
ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html
Thank you for taking the time to help us.. You spend more time with us on you tube than my neurosurgeon does with me in person. So how do I add more range of motion or stretch since I've had a laminectomy and fusion at l3,4and 5? I also currently have a fracture in my l5 vertebrae AND l5 left pedicle screw . And bilateral facet arthropathy at l5 s1, and it's only been 3.5 yrs since my surgery. I don't even know how it got fractured. I think my Dr doesn't know where to go from here. .and neither do I . I don't kown what stretches im supposed to do or not do ..Can you help at all with this?
@Frank Lopez Thank you 😊 I know an internet dr probly isn't gonna help me but it was worth a try lol. It's not that the treatment is bad, my Dr is just very brief. All my scans are up to date and I recently had a mylogram. At the end of the month we are going to be discussing what surgical options I have and what can help the pain and prevent worsening. It's def a long road. I don't think I'll ever not be in some form of pain or recovery. I'm sorry for your pain as well. Thanks for the kind words. I hope we can feel a little better 🙏
@Frank Lopez Yes the Healthcare system is def crap. And yes spinal pain is the worst. It does get depressing sometimes-especially when you cant do things you uses to love to do. Its hard. It was nice meeting you too tho. I actually use this app called The Mighty, and they have a lot of supportive groups for chronic pain and different mental health issues and it really helps so much. It's a community of ppl just like us and they are very supportive and understand. You should try it out if u feel like it. It's not like other social media. It's actually positive and ppl on there all help eachother. Maybe I'll see ya there. Good luck with everything and if u ever need to talk- I'm here 😊
@Frank Lopez well I haven't seen anyone be mean, they have a lot stricter guidelines than other social media in that sense and I'm sure u will see a little misinformation anywhere u go ya know? But I think theyre pretty good about catching it. Plus what works for one person may not for another even if it is a truth. I'm from CT. I lived in FL for a while in Clearwater. I love it there.
@Frank Lopez lol..well honestly i have a lot of problems..so I kinda just chose everything. Hoping the more knowledge the better. I do have fibromyalgia and anxiety, depression. I chose spinal cord injuries..idk..a lot of them. I'm Christie 716 on there..
@Frank Lopez lol. Thanks. I'll be 39 in July
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
It can happen while doing dead lifts ? As you said i feel relaxed when i bend forward but it's very painful to bend backwards. It also hurts while standing straight. I don't know what to do please doc. Help me..
My Facet joints that are causing problems are the L-4 and L-5. Is it going to be the same exercises?
I am a 72 year old woman who has been dealing with severe back pain thouoght to be spinal stenosis, and Finally deciding to have a laminatomy and fusion. in the interium i am seeing a pain management doctor who has now said he thinks it is my facts joints full of arthritis. I am overweight and presently trying to lose those extra pounds but my question is, should I disregard the diagnosis of spinal stenosis, abandoning the surgery idea, and try healing the facet joint pain? I recently had facet abalation on the right side and I am scheduled to have the left done in two weeks. The pain on my right appears to have diminished with this procedure, but the left has gotten more severe. At this point I am totally confusied as to what I should do.
Ask the pain management doctor. If it helped the right, why not do it on the left?
I find bending forward is more stiff and tender . Catcow stretch is where I really feel the soreness right in the lower lumbar joints. Any advice ? I go for physio . I’ve had injections and a nerve ablation and will be going for a second nerve ablation but I’m tired of being in pain and seeking better relief at least until I visit the pain clinic again.
Here's how I helped someone with it: ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html
You said you do this adjustment on patients as long as they don't have a bulging disc. Is there any adjustment option for patients that have a disc bulge and degenerative disc disease with the facet arthritis? My husband has this, we go to a chiropractor regularly but I didn't know about adjusting the facets like this.
It’s a judgement call based upon which problem is worse. Use the search function on my channel to view adjustments for discs
@@AdamJStoryDC wow thank you for the quick response! I just found your channel and will definitely check it. He has had lumbar nerve ablation once so far and the pain clinic determined the majority of his pain is from the facet arthritis. He's only in his 30s so neuroscience says he isn't a surgical case. Thanks for listening ❤️
Hi Doc,
I got DDD at L4/L5 with minor annular tear, very little hernia and facet joint syndrome from the same area for a year. A sport incident finished me off. I can't bend forward, as it triggers sharp pain in the area. I can squat and bend moderately backwards. It doesn't match what you say. Can you please advise me if there is anything that would fix my back for good. I a 5o an cant see myself another 30-40 years dealing with this. Thank you
Could you post some exercises for facet joint lock in c spine please ? Video was really helpful thank you
You can't exercise a facet joint lock. It's a joint, not a muscle. That's why people are so frustrated. It's like trying to stretch diabetes away...sure stretching might be good, but it's not targeting the problem. If the facet joint doesn't get the movement restored, early degeneration of the cartilage and chronic stiffness results within a decade. Here's more information: ruclips.net/video/r-Rdkr6DwhA/видео.html
How can you tell the difference between a facet problem and a disc problem without imaging?
Consultation with someone that knows what questions to ask. They are totally different conditions.
@@AdamJStoryDCDoes this adjustment relieve the pain right away or does it stop feel sore for a bit?
Hi Dr, I have both mild disc herniation and facet atropathy both side on L5 S1. I am confused , don’t know how can I get better. Can you please help me
Here's how I got mine better: ruclips.net/video/mjMrqa099hA/видео.html
What if I’ve been told I have facet arthropathy in my L5-S1? I have low back pain and hip and glute pain.
Can this affect the thoracic spine, as well?
I have facet effusion at L5. When agitated the pain is crippling and often will get so bad I lose control of my hips/legs and can’t walk for a few days. What is the best form of release for me?
Here's how I do it: ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html
Where should treatment be focused if the issue is at L5-S1?
L5-S1
I have been diagnosed faset joint arthritis. And reduced lumbar lordosis with left side scoliosis in the thorsal segment. My disks are thined. I have an inflamation in the thorsal segment.
That procedure, what you showed Is that the right therapy for my problem?
Yes
@@AdamJStoryDC thank you very much.
Nice video, thanks.
Nice, but did you actually say which part was the facet?
In the video
Is this common in younger folks or only based on spine trauma? I got injured at work and have been in pain everyday since unless i take some sort of medication.
Would facet arthropothy cause pain in hip joint and down into front of leg (upper & lower)?
How can you help people with facet syndrome in the neck?
So what I'm taking from this is that because I stopped exercising after high school & got a belly, my facets may be compressed too tightly & need more motion? What can we do if we drive for a living?
What about adjusting the facet of the T1-T2?? Pain only on the right side of the spine. Any thoughts? No one seems to be. Able to help me and it’s been 8 years of this pain and thousands of dollars and a list of doctors who just won’t listen to me. They keep looking at different areas and not treating the area or giving me any PT that helps
Adjusting is a skill....like hitting a golf ball. There's various degrees of skill within all professions.
You look more like a guitarist while holding that spine than a chiropractor. The nerves are your strings.
Can a massage therapist help with facet joints? I did not hear you use the word jammed. Is it possible to have a jammed facet joint. I have issues in my L4 L5 facet joints. Thank you
I have facet pain at the 15s1. I have had a fusion at the same level. Is there anything I can do to have my pain relieved?
You mean a surgical fusion or an autogenous fusion?
A surgical fusion
Same at L4-L5, Fusion did not change anything. Slightly more pain all 3 yrs after surgery.
Hi there, I am a fellow cyclist.... unfortunately I was knocked off my bike by a car last year and broke my back and neck. A year on and I am experiencing lower back pain.... awaiting appointment with orthopaedic surgeon but my physio thinks it will be facet joint.
You mentioned in your video about core exercises for facet joint issues. Could you point me in the direction of the video? Any advice specific to cycling would be much appreciated too. Thanks for the informative videos.... very helpful. James
Yes. Go to my channel and go to PLAYLISTS. There you will see my videos divided into sections: cycling, diet, core training. It's the core training that you want. In there are many videos, but particularly, there are videos numbered 1-7. What exercises is the physio giving you?
My mother have a facet arethropathy from L1-2 down to L3-L4 level....could you advise me about a specific exercise that could help treat her condition?
Thanks for this…do you have any exercises for L4/5 facet degeneration?
Yes, soon
Awesome videos thanks. Everyone always shows videos for this problem at the lower back mine as you mentioned is in my neck. Causes insane pressure up my head and into my thoracic. I’m assuming it’s c7-t1 area since my c7 amd t1 is rotated. I’m in Canada. Can you please provide a video on what to do at home if you have it in the neck ? Thanks
I have stiffness in my back since 1 year
I feel stiffness when I stand up after half an hour sitting
What is my problem I am not able to understand
I want to tell u that I used to sit too much
Now doing spine strengthening exercises
It's still stiff
What is my diagnosis
I'm not able to diagnosis you over youtube. Have you seen a doctor? What did they say? See a chiropractor.
You talked about hypermobile facets.. What if a patient has a hypomobile facet. Would the treatment be the same? How do you diagnose hyper vs hypomobile facet syndrome?
Diagnosis is via motion palpation. One could use motion x-rays, however, that's a lot of radiation only to discover what a good pair of hands can discover (for personal injury or workers' compensation it's often necessary to do x-rays to justify treatment). Hypomobile facets get adjusted.
Hey doctor I had l5 d1 disc bulgue ....but now I have not disc bulgue but pain in my lower leg side leg muscle and buttocks during walking .....,,,my doctor said that I have not disc bulgue,,but I have not correct posture ........what should I do????pls suggest me ???!?!!!!???
See a chiropractor. Pain during walking usually indicates an SI joint dysfunction. Chiropractors are good at helping that
Adam J. Story, DC thanks
Hello Doc, what about thoracic facet sprain? And having lower back pajn too on and off. Mainly lying flat. But more pain on the thoracic. And stiffness of shoulder and neck. Thank you.
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/fKjoh1jo_1w/видео.html
Do you have a video about multifidus stiffness? I don't know if I have a facet syndrome or multifidus, I think the second one from what I have learnt on RUclips.. Anyway, is it safe to do this release manovre with a multifidus stiffness? Thank you
P. S I'm from Italy, we don't have chiropractors here, I'm learning and I'm helped by a PT who's a friend of mine
Go to Playlists and review the core exercises. That works. Can I come to Italy and ride my bike?
@@AdamJStoryDC yeah come over!! 😁 Thank you I'll search for it!!
Is it possible to get facet joint syndrome around the T10 vertebra (lower thoracic spine)? I’ve had back discomfort on my right side of the spine and a couple of “knots” that appear to originate around the transverse process area and extend past the erector muscles. I’ve had this for about six months now. Back flexion is the one movement that feels restricted and don’t have very good range of motion. Thanks!
Yes. It's very possible.
Hi Doctor, I am not able to bend forwards. When I try to my leg muscles pulls and stops me from bending forward. My body sort of bends in a tilted way when I try to bend forward. Is this because of facet arthropathy or does it have something to do with the muscles in the leg? I have sharp pain in the buttocks when I sit for a long time and when I lie on my back. Sometimes I get shooting pain down the leg too. When I get up after lying down for a while, I feel stiffness and discomfort in the lower back. Do you think this is because of facet syndrome? PS: ever pain I mentioned is on the left side.
It's hard to know without examining a patient much like you see in the video.
Thank you. I have facet syndrome on L4 and lumbar stenosis on L5. What are the movements that can help both?
The releases works on both
@@AdamJStoryDC thank you
I have bertiolloi syndrome n its has attached.. I'm looking for anyway I can relieve pain... I can't even walk 10ft and I have pain from my lower back all the way down my legs
Hello Doctor
I'm from Bangladesh.
My grandmother have severe pain on her back since 7days..On MRI there is Bilateral ligamentum flavum & Facet hypertophy noted at L5-S1.
The Neurosurgeon suggest to do a surgery in lumbar region.
Can u pls tell me sir what can we do in this situation?? Is the pain totally curable after the surgery??
hope u will reply soon..
Do they have chiropractors in Bangladesh? If not, your only option is to fly to LAX and see me or have surgery.
Adam J. Story, DC
sir thanx for ur reply.
the surgeon told there is no alternative without surgery...but another medicine specialist told it's not totally curable even after the surgery.. I'm totally frustrated to hear different opinion...
sir what is chiropractors??
is there no alternative without surgery??
go to www.camarillochiro.com to learn about chiropractic. There's a section where it shows examples of treatment.
So I have facet joint disease l4 l5. Been in agony for 25 years. I was only 24 when it started. Its ruined my life I cant stand or walk for long or lie on my back without pain. Now I have a small hernia on l5 too but bizarely I have femoral pain in my thighs it came on most often walking now its almost constant. Thing is femoral neurooathy is from L3. On butec patches 15mg but feel I cant go on. Ive endured such extreme pain for half my life. Covid stopped my conduction test. Nobody has ever been interested in helping me. At this point I want to be cut open and cured. I cant even wash my dishes without agony and tears.
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@@AdamJStoryDC Goodness I will do. Thankyou so much xx
How you doing?
@@winolowardichelli2850 at crisis point. Thankyou for asking. I can't sleep on my back. I'm awake a lot.i wake up locked there. I've also got a bulged disc. They won't do anything because they say it's too small to cause pain. I've been lifting my mother after falls as well as the wheelchair into the car. I was in so much pain last week. I couldn't bare weight. I'm on 60mg of morphine now. The pain front of my thighs is also a 10 and coincides with it. I'm at end of my rope seriously. Most excruciating pain ever. I had to stand so pushed through and the screams showed my torture. I don't know if facet joint disease can get this bad. On amytriptaline for the nerve pain. It so happened I had an appointment with a back specialist he refused to let me open my mouth to speak. Every time I tried he talked over me. He looked at xray only and I was not supposed to dein to speak. Total narcissist when I'm at breaking point. I was and am desperate for help. The 60mg have helped I can sleep now but wake up with serious pain every morning it's the first thing I'm greeted with. Yes so I'm at crisis I was then I wouldn't have divulged all that if not. My life is ruined and in bits. Pain seeps to your soul. I've never experienced anything like it. Pain same place as the bulge but it has nothing to do with it he says.
Any suggestions about how I can get my chiropractor to do this for me? Unless you happen to be in Montana!
Thanks for the answer.
Hi, thanks for this. I think i have facet syndrome but I have a history of rear bulge at L5/S1. I have seen a McGill provider and I have made progress in eliminating the disk pain. However I exaggerated extension and I believe that caused by facet irritation. I've reworked my body mechanics to keep my spine in neutral but I can't get the facet joint pain to go away. I have even iced three times a day and done decompression stretches 10 times a day and nothing seems to work. The McGill doctor is uneasy about doing Chiropractic adjustments and I understand but I am looking for a good chiropractor. Do you know any chiropractors that live in the upstate New York or New York City area?
type in "flexion distraction" and "chiropractor in NY" and find someone like that. I don't know anyone personally in that area.
Physical therapist wants to try joint PA mobilization. I think some of my facet joints may be stuck. Any opinion?
So i have no strength in my left thigh. I figure the femoral nerve is pinched. The femoral nerve comes out of L3. So is it safe to say that the L3 facet is the cause of my muscle failure?
Oversimplified, but good thinking. The femoral nerve is L2-4 and there can be other causes not neurological that could cause your thigh to feel weak. See a chiropractor.
I recently had radiofrequency ablation done on 4 facets on each side. It was done a few days ago and I'm feeling better. It may last 6-12 months. What can be done to remedy this problem before it comes back?
Do the core exercises on my youtube channel. Look under playlists. See a Doctor of Chiropractic too.
Thanks doc for the explination and i want to ask you about my case iam from morocco and i have pain in my shoulders and neck almost 10yeard now and i went to the doctor and said that i have facet syndrom and i need an infiltration and i did it twice but the pains never disapear and day after day it become more and more i cant walk i cant set i cant do anything without feeling pain please give me Your opinion im in so much pain
You'll need an expert chiropractor. They can open up the joints, allow greater joint play and possibly use cold laser therapy to reduce the inflammation. This is how I do it: ruclips.net/video/My3Hx2QC_EU/видео.html
Then go to the Playlist section and review all the core exercise videos. This works.
@@AdamJStoryDC thanks a lot Doc i'll do what u said
Can bad facet joints cause leg pain in one leg?
Yes
so if you cannot bend forward,that would not be a locked Facet?
Pain when you extend indicates facet syndrome.
@@AdamJStoryDC Thank you very much for taking the time to get back to me.
how about facet injury s5 from a car accident?
?
Yes I have a question, what if a person have a protuded disc compressing the nerves at the same time along with this facet pain?
Usually one is worse than the other, so I deal with the most painful first
I had this I have just had lumbar discectomy/compression/facectomy surgery last week.
Hi doc plz help ...my MRI says mild facetal arthropathy at L3-L4 and L4-L5 Levels.. What does this mean is this curable by good posture and exercises...or it's gonna worsen up in future...
Any update 2 years later ?
Any idea on how to help those of us who have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? I’ve had terrible low back and leg pain for 3 years and my MRI shows facet arthrosis in L4, 5 and SI. Then it says STIR hyperintensity between the same L4 to Si that may reflect edema and bursa formation. I’ve done all traditional therapy and nothing helps. Can your spine continue to send more and more pain signals to the brain with this? Hope I’ve made sense.
Good question and it's a treatment-dilemma because there's just not a lot of research money to figure out "what to do about it." My experience with it is that manual adjustments and full range of motion exercises don't help. Arthrostim and short range of motion stability exercises can calm the pain down. That and laser therapy has helped. See the Playlist for the core exercises as examples. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Adam J. Story, DC Thank you for your response, and I’m looking into treatment options and I’m seeing the laser therapy. I’m desperate for anything that will help calm this pain. I’m enjoying your informative videos, they’re very well done. Thanks again!
No problem
I have facet pain but I also have extruded discs from L3-S1. With the exception of the hand manipulation technique you showed, are the other recommendations ok? I have been doing them for several years for relief.
Do the core training that's on my channel - use the search function or go to Playlists.