Back Pain From Facet Joints Explained

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Dr. Michael Sein, physiatrist and interventional pain specialist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, explains what the facet joints (aka zygopophyseal joints) are, how they can cause low back pain and neck pain, and what you can do about it! • In this video we cover: • The basics of what facet joints are and why they can be painful and develop arthritis. • The pattern of pain usually associated with facet joints. • We talk about the benefits of rehabilitation, exercise, and core strength for this type of pain. • We cover some of the common medications we use to help augment the rehabilitation process. • We talk about medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation, and how these two procedures can be beneficial for patients with this type of pain. • We cover the red flags of low back pain that should alert patients to call their doctors or even go to the ER. • Visit Dr. Sein's site at http://www.seinmd.com! • Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to learn more about your health! • Visit our site for more resources to help you Conquer Your Pain: • https://360painacademy.com/ • --- • Please Note: This is NOT medical advice. This is for informational purposes only. Please make sure to read our Terms of Use: https://360painacademy.com/index.php/... • Please make sure to consult your physician regarding your medical issues. Also, immediately call 911 if you think you may be having a medical emergency.

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