Lumbar Facet Joint Disorders
Learn about symptoms, modern diagnostic methods, and advanced treatment protocols available in China's top medical centers.
Understanding Lumbar Facet Joint Disorders
Lumbar facet joint disorders affect the small joints located between and behind adjacent vertebrae in the lower back. These joints can become inflamed or degenerate due to age, injury, or repetitive stress, causing lower back pain that may radiate to the buttocks and thighs. In our partner clinics in Beijing and Shanghai, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedic surgeons, pain specialists, and physical therapists to manage these conditions.
Advanced Diagnostics in China
Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. Our hospitals offer:
- Facet Joint Injections: Diagnostic and therapeutic.
- CT Scanning: Detailed imaging of facet joints.
- MRI Scanning: Soft tissue assessment.
- Physical Examination: Assessing pain patterns.
Treatment Options
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve physical therapy, medications, injections, or an integrative approach combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to reduce inflammation and support joint health.
- Physical Therapy: Strengthening and flexibility exercises.
- Medications: Anti-inflammatory and pain management.
- Injections: Corticosteroid facet joint injections.
- Integrative TCM: Acupuncture and herbs for back pain.
