Herniated discs is a pathological condition when a rip or tear in the outer ring of the intervertebral disc that permits the soft part of the disc to stick out of the inside of the disc. The other names that are associated with the herniated discs are ruptured discs and prolapsed disc.
Neck pain is a common occurrence and can happen anywhere from the bottom of the head to the top of the shoulders. Depending on the pain, it can even spread to the upper back and the top of the arms. Neck pain can cause very limited neck movement. Neck pain is more common in older people over the age of 50. But that number varies on accidents that result in traumas to the neck region.
The diagnosis of the facet joint pain is that it is unpredictable on how long it lasts and when it will recur again. X-rays should be done on all sides so the doctor can get a better look at the area. The abnormal facet can usually be seen in the films. A CT scan reveals more detailed information.
Facet joint disorders are most common of all of the disabling pain of the lower back and in the neck area. If not treated properly, there could be a chance of disability and serious symptoms down the road. Don’t confuse back conditions with the problems of the facet joints, they are different. When the cervical facet joint is inflamed, it closely resembles the symptoms of a herniated disc or a torn spine muscle. So when you experience these symptoms, explain to your doctor the exact location of the pain and the frequency, this helps him make a correct diagnosis.
Neck Pain (Cervical)
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