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What Is Facet Arthropathy?

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Facet arthropathy is a type of wear-and-tear arthritis ...
If you suffer from stiff, achy joints, just going up and down stairs can be daunting, let alone going to the gym to work out. But exercise can actually help ease joint pain, says Morgan Gregory, ...
Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...
It's a familiar story: you feel a twinge in your back and next thing you know, you can't get out of bed. From back pain to achy joints, musculoskeletal pain, while common, can be life-changing and ...