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Facet Joints Opening and Closing in the Lumbar Spine. #backpain #backpaintips #physicaltherapy



Arthrokinematics (joint movement) of the lumbar facet joint.

During right rotation, the right lumbar facet opens and the left lumbar facet closes.

During left rotation, the right lumbar facet closes and the left lumbar facet opens.

During flexion (forward bend), both facet joints open.

During extension (back bend), both facet joints close.

These facet joints can sometimes get stuck open or stuck closed and cause pain. If the pain is on the right side, the right facet joint is the affected one.

* Please note: this is educational information only. Please see your physical therapist if your back hurts, so they can assess and create a treatment plan for you.

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  1. Here my book says ; Facet joint opening occurs during spinal flexion, and also during side bending or rotation to the side opposite the joint. Conversely, closing happens during spinal extension, or during side bending and rotation to the same side as the joint. 

    Ref#
    Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods
    Book by Darlene Hertling and Randolph M. Kessler

  2. Mine get stuck left and right smh how to release them? What to do when they have been broken. Why does soft surfaces close them down so bad? Why is it so painful?

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