Experience personalized care for facet cysts at our Englewood location.
The facet joints are key to spinal motion, located at the back of each vertebral segment to help you bend, twist, and extend. These joints, like others in the body, are encased in a capsule of connective tissue and contain synovial fluid to lubricate and protect against wear. Over time, everyday stress, genetics, or injury may contribute to arthritis within these joints, creating instability and—occasionally—facet cysts that can press on nearby nerves.
We invite you to call our Englewood office to learn how Dr. Stieber addresses lumbar facet cysts and to explore treatment options tailored to your needs.
A facet cyst develops when the synovial fluid, produced to protect against joint friction, accumulates in a small sac-like protrusion. Although many people with a facet cyst experience no discomfort, the cyst can expand and lead to spinal stenosis, irritating or compressing nerves.
As nerve compression worsens, you may feel pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs. Symptoms often follow the path of the affected nerve, and while some patients notice only mild discomfort, others may find daily tasks or physical activities increasingly challenging. “View Case Studies” for insights into how other patients have navigated these symptoms and found relief.
