You have a facet joint in your back. Actually you have many facet joints, because a facet joint is the joint that exists between two vertebrae. These joints are what give your spine mobility while keeping the vertebrae lined up. Without the joints, the spine wouldn’t have controlled movement.
Facet joints can cause back pain when the joint is injured or becomes worn due to age. The joint can swell and the result is back pain. The pain doesn’t occur exactly where the joint is located though. It normally causes pain in the lower back to the side of the spine. The good news is the pain doesn’t last forever and will eventually go away until the next inflammation. That’s exactly how other joints in your body work also. While the joint is inflamed, you can use ice on your back or take anti-inflammatory medications. Sometime the pain becomes chronic which means you may need to see a doctor to get a more intense treatment.
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