Understanding the Causes of Your Facet Syndrome
Facet syndrome can be caused by trauma such as a car accident or work accident where whiplash occurs. More commonly, degenerative changes in the thoracic, cervical, and lumbar spine will lead to abnormal stress and strain, which results in a heavier load on the facet joints. Other risk factors can include:*
- Obesity
- Poor posture
- Injured it or used repetitive movements, like twisting your back, causing a flare-up
- Deterioration of a vertebral disk