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Medical Conditions - Facet Pain

Facet pain is back pain along the joint that connects the bone. It may be due to aging or accidental injury that damages the facet joints. Facet pain is common in the lower back, neck, and midback regions. The symptoms of facet vary depending on the area involved. Treatment includes stretching and strengthening exercises, massaging and applying hot packs, and maintaining ergonomics and core stabilizing exercises.

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Why do I feel burning and tingling in both legs from sciatica?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to understand the physiology of facet joints. It helps to have healthy movement and intervertebral disc provides stability for each motion segment.

Is nerve compression seen on my MRI or was it assumed because of pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I observed your scan (attachments removed to protect patient identity), and I agree that the conus is low lying at L2-L3 level (normally, it should end at L1 level).

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