Facet Joint Syndrome Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea
In short: Back or neck pain from arthritic or irritated small joints at the back of the spine, often worse on leaning back or twisting.
What is Facet Joint Syndrome?
Each spinal segment has two small facet joints that guide movement. When they wear or become inflamed, they cause localised back pain that may spread to the buttock or thigh but rarely below the knee.
Common symptoms
- Aching low back pain
- Pain on leaning back or twisting
- Morning stiffness
- Pain spreading to buttock
What causes it?
- Degeneration
- Repetitive extension sports
- Previous injury
How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders
Examination and confirmation with an image-guided diagnostic block.
Non-surgical treatment options
- Joint Nerve Block: A precise injection that blocks the small sensory nerves carrying pain from an arthritic or irritated joint, such as the knee, shoulder or spinal…
- C-Arm Guided Spinal Injection: A spinal injection delivered under live X-ray (C-Arm) guidance so medication reaches the exact inflamed nerve or joint, with no incision and no…
- Manual Therapy: One-to-one hands-on treatment by a trained therapist to release tight muscles, mobilise stiff joints and correct posture and alignment.
- Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.
Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.
Self-care tips
- Core strengthening
- Avoid prolonged arching of the back
Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.
Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic
Address:
3F, Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
경기 의정부시 회룡로 181 유경빌딩 Ⅱ 3층
Subway: Balgok Station (U Line) Exit 2, 1 min walk
Hours:
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Lunch 13:00–14:00 (weekdays)
Closed Sun & public holidays
Phone: 031-874-7500
English-friendly · Parking behind the building
Frequently asked questions
How is facet joint pain different from disc pain?
Facet pain is usually worse leaning back and stays in the back and buttock, while disc pain is often worse bending forward and sitting and may travel down the leg.