Low Back · Greenwood Village, CO
Facet Joint Arthropathy Treatment
Arthritic change in the small paired joints at the back of each spinal segment.
Overview
What Facet Joint Arthropathy Actually Is
Facet pain is typically axial — it stays in the back and buttock rather than running down the leg — and worsens with standing, walking, and arching backwards. Diagnostic medial branch blocks under fluoroscopy confirm it, and confirmation is what makes the subsequent treatment worth doing.
Also called: facet syndrome, spinal arthritis
Symptoms patients describe
- Back pain worse with standing and extension
- Relief when leaning forward on a cart
- Stiffness getting out of bed
- Pain into the buttock but rarely below the knee
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Facet Joint Arthropathy
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more →Other Low Back Conditions
Service Areas
Facet Joint Arthropathy Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Facet Joint Arthropathy — Questions Patients Ask
Why do a diagnostic block first?
Because it tells us whether the facet is genuinely the pain source before anything more involved is considered.
Request a Consultation for Facet Joint Arthropathy
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1-983-210-8167