A joint is where two or more bones are joined. Joints allow motion (articulation). The joints in the spine are commonly called Facet Joints. Other names for these joints are ...

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.

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 ...

The amazing strength and flexibility of the spine is due in large part to the unique interaction of the disc in the front part of the spinal column with the facet joints in the ...