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Which Is The Best Form Of Treatment For Facet Joint Dysfunction?

hi my name is Lorraine and I have had a vaginal hysterectomy 3 months ago when waking up after surgery I had sciatica I have always had a good back before surgery and now I am in pain every day my physiotherapist says I have facet joint dysfunction and I was just wondering what the best form of treatment is and whether this is going to be a chronic problem I will not take medication as I am scared of being hooked on pain killers and I am open to suggestions I have had to stop work due to pain
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In facet joint dysfunction, various forms of treatment may help you like exercises (extension and rotating). Manual manipulation, heat therapy, activity modification, adding frequent breaks, and avoiding lifting heavy weight. Chriopractic therapy may help you a lot. Steam bath also will be helpful with NSAIDS medication may work wonders. Do reach back to us again with MRI reports.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Harsh Swarup
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Which Is The Best Form Of Treatment For Facet Joint Dysfunction?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In facet joint dysfunction, various forms of treatment may help you like exercises (extension and rotating). Manual manipulation, heat therapy, activity modification, adding frequent breaks, and avoiding lifting heavy weight. Chriopractic therapy may help you a lot. Steam bath also will be helpful with NSAIDS medication may work wonders. Do reach back to us again with MRI reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup