What Is A Facet Joint

This video is Dr. Ben, a Mt. Eliza chiropractor, describing the facet joints and their importance in the body.

• Discussing the two main types of spinal joints: the disc joint and the facet joint
• Defining facet joints as joints that mainly assist in the smooth and proper gliding of vertebra between each other.
• Explaining that when the facet joint is injured, it can cause tearing which can lead to degenerative joint disease.
• Recommending that when seeing a chiropractor, it is best to make sure we get a proper chiropractic examination to see if the facet joints are gliding properly.

Dr. Ben, from the Mornington Peninsula Chiropractic Centre, is an expert in relieving headaches and body aches.