The facet (zygapophyseal) joints and their role in spinal pain

The Role of Facet (Zygapophyseal) Joints in Spinal Pain: A Chiropractic Perspective

The facet (zygapophyseal) joints are small, stabilizing joints in the spine that can become a significant source of back and neck pain. Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and managing facet joint dysfunction through spinal adjustments and other conservative therapies.