Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in ...

Cervical spine: The portion of the spine located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae (C1-C7). Facet dislocation: A condition where the facet joints, which connect the vertebrae, become ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Child’s Pose is a beginner yoga pose that stretches the muscles of the low back, ...

[1] Quite often, the cause of the complaint is a pathological alteration or irritation of the facet joints that leads to the painful condition. Facet syndrome occurs as a result of synovitis or ...