Discogenic Pain
Up to 40% of patients with chronic low back pain have disc-related pain. What is discogenic pain? Discogenic pain is a type of back pain caused by degeneration of the intervertebral discs (degenerative disc disease). The discs act as cushions between the vertebrae and, with age or microtrauma, can become dehydrated, lose height, or develop […]
Facet joint syndrome
A common cause: facet joint syndrome In approximately 15-41% of patients with chronic low back pain, the cause is a problem with the facet joints. What are joint facets? These are the small joints that connect one vertebra to another and allow the back to bend and rotate.Over time, these joints can wear down or […]