The facet joints are the connections between the bones of the spine. The nerve roots pass through these joints to go from the spinal cord to the arms, legs and other parts of the ...

A zygapophysial joint (zygapophyseal, or facet joint) is a synovial joint between the superior articular process of one vertebra and the inferior articular process of the vertebra ...

Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of pain related to the spine. The facet joints can become inflamed secondary to injury or arthritis and cause pain and stiffness.

To relieve pain in facet joints, the moveable joints that allow flexibility in the spine, a doctor may administer a facet joint block. See what happens during this procedure.

Our video animation illustrates the technique of facet joint blocks. These may be used in the cervical or lumbar spine but the principle is the same.