{"id":1007,"date":"2023-04-05T10:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T10:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=1007"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:03:12","slug":"facet-joint-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/facet-joint-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Facet Joint Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_d26d08b2a9e5cd0ca56d618ca56fc8ce\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Essential Spine Structure<\/h2>\n<p>Facet joints are an essential part of your spine\u2019s structure, allowing you to twist, turn, bend and move.<\/p>\n<p>Located between the adjacent vertebrae of the spine, these joints are in constant motion and provide your spine with stability and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>A common cause of lower back and lumbar pain is facet joint arthropathy, also called facet joint syndrome. If you struggle with back pain, this degenerative condition could be the cause.<\/p>\n<p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona, we specialize in treating patients who suffer from facet joint pain. With accurate diagnosis and a wide array of treatment plans, we can treat the source of your pain.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/virtual-second-opinion\/\">Obtain Second Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is facet joint syndrome?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Facet joint syndrome is a form of arthritis most common in adults over 50, caused by the degeneration and wear and tear of facet joints, which can be worsened by injuries or overuse.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What causes facet joint syndrome?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Causes can include natural aging, trauma like whiplash, or overuse from sports or heavy labor. Other factors include a family history of the disease, excessive weight, infection, or other diseases.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of facet joint syndrome?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Symptoms vary depending on the location. They can include pain in the low back, buttocks, or legs if the lumbar spine is affected, or pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms if it's in the cervical spine. Other symptoms include severe spasms, headaches, and pain that worsens with activity or prolonged sitting.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How is facet joint syndrome treated?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Treatment begins with non-surgical options like activity modification, pain medication, and physical therapy. More advanced options may include injections. For long-term relief, a surgical option like an endoscopic rhizotomy may be offered, and in some cases, a lumbar spinal fusion might be recommended.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}<\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                        \n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-video-full\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit\" alt=\"A facet joint highlighted on a model of the human spine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/259e58e1_medium-8866ef62-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_0113f99bb6aa97e76214a5e0e09dfee2\" class=\"wysiwyg white bg-background bg-background--white-overlay  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0.jpeg\" class=\"wysiwyg__bg\" alt=\"Facet joint in a human spine model, highlighted in red where there is pain from facet joint syndrome.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/64784bed_medium-2127b9c0-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                \n                <div class=\"bg-background__wrap section-padding\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Is Facet Joint Syndrome?<\/h2>\n<p>Facet joint syndrome is most commonly seen in adults over the age of 50. It occurs when the joints become worn or torn, leading to bone spurs, inflammation and painful symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Healthy facet joints contain cartilage lubricated with synovial fluid that acts as a buffer between your vertebrae. The joints enable these bones to move against each other without pinching or grinding. Whether due to aging or trauma, facet joints can become injured. The cartilage wears away, and continued pressure on the joints causes the discs between the vertebrae to wear down and potentially collapse.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_9158052a0698d1ed87479e8f57104322\" class=\"image-text image-text--right   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h5>Patient Education Video<\/h5>\n<h2>What Causes Facet Joint Pain?<\/h2>\n<p>When the space between your vertebrae is diminished and osteoarthritis progresses, the bones are left to rub against each other.<\/p>\n<p>Small nerves travel from the spinal cord to your facet joints. When facet joint syndrome sets in, these medial branch nerves can make any movement incredibly uncomfortable or painful.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Facet Joint Syndrome\",\n  \"description\": \"This is a problem with the facet joints of the spine. These are the joints where one vertebra connects to another. They support your spine, while allowing it to bend and twist. With this syndrome, these joints become stiff and painful.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/api.viewmedica.com\/thumbs\/facetsyndrome_300.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2024-02-11\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT1M50S\",\n  \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/my.viewmedica.com\/share\/1782\/en\/A_fe8bc29e\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/ondemand.viewmedica.com\/1782\/open\/A_fe8bc29e\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                                                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ondemand.viewmedica.com\/1782\/open\/A_fe8bc29e\" style=\"width:720px; max-width:100%; aspect-ratio:16\/9; \" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; fullscreen; clipboard-write;\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n                                                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_81a42cd2325fe3991f9dd717e45ef8d9\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Facet joint syndrome is a widespread form of arthritis in older adults.<\/h2>\n<p>It usually results from normal wear and tear, but injuries can worsen it. This condition can also affect younger people due to injury or overuse. Once the facet joint is damaged, it can cause long-lasting or permanent disability.<\/p>\n<p>The most common causes of facet joint syndrome are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degeneration and wear and tear due to aging<\/li>\n<li>Trauma such as whiplash or a fall<\/li>\n<li>Overuse due to playing sports or heavy labor demands<\/li>\n<li>A family history of facet joint disease<\/li>\n<li>Other factors such as excessive weight, infection or disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_b22279fab1c890a4e77bd92332b8ca53\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Symptoms of Facet Joint Syndrome<\/h2>\n<p>Pain or discomfort in your low back, buttocks or legs can be caused by facet joint syndrome in the lumbar spine. If this disorder occurs in your cervical spine, symptoms are commonly experienced in the neck, shoulders and arms.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the symptoms linked to facet joint syndrome include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe spasms<\/li>\n<li>Pain that radiates into the buttocks or shoulders, depending on the location of the damage to the spine<\/li>\n<li>Headaches at the base of the skull<\/li>\n<li>Flare-ups due to sitting for long periods of time<\/li>\n<li>Pain that worsens due to activity, excessive standing or leaning backward<\/li>\n<li>Pain that feels worse at the beginning of the day or when the weather changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                        \n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-video-full\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit\" alt=\"A woman holding her back in pain.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pain-back-lower-neck-c382d747-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"full-width-img-block_9020d85efdfb6cc418e9758d87ae8594\" class=\"full-width-image-text  full-width-image-text--box-overlay  js-animated-text-container js-scale-down-wrapper\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"full-width-image-text__img js-scale-down-item \" alt=\"Dr. Wang Explaining Spine Condition to Patient\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MG_3656-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>    \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__right\">\n            \n                <div class=\"full-width-image-text__content  full-width-image-text__content--half   full-width-image-text__content--red \">\n                                                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__description\">\n                    <h2>Facet Joint Syndrome Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Accurate diagnosis ensures that the expert spine doctors at DISC can provide you with your best treatment options. 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We are experts in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/\">full range of minimally invasive spine procedures<\/a>. Many conservative treatment options can potentially bring significant relief, such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Activity modification<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22176 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_2380-scaled-5a31e06c.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Pain medication, muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatories<\/li>\n<li>Heat and cold therapy<\/li>\n<li>Exercise and physical therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ultra Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment Options<\/h3>\n<p>If conservative options are not enough, and your painful symptoms persist for more than three to six months, we may recommend an epidural steroid facet injection or medial branch diagnostic injection. These injections offer pain relief and often times pinpoints the pain generator in your back. If the pain is relieved we may offer a revolutionary long-term surgical option called an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/endoscopic-rhizotomy\/\">endoscopic rhizotomy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Results of our endoscopic procedure have resulted in up to <span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>5 years of back pain relief<\/strong><\/span>. 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class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"card-btn\">\n                                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/blog\/\">View More<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                        <article class=\"tab-accordion__panel js-tab-accordion-panel js-tab-accordion-panel1 \" data-tab-id=\"resource-preview-1\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                        <div class=\"cards\">\n                                <div class=\"card-items-slider js-card-items-slider\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/desert-institute-for-spine-care-surgeonsnamed-phoenix-magazine-top-doctors-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>March 2, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/recognition-for-excellence-our-disc-spine-surgeons-named-castle-connolly-top-doctors-for-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"DISC Signage In Front of Building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-469x600.jpg 469w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>January 29, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Recognition for Excellence: Our DISC Spine Surgeons Named Castle Connolly \u201cTop Doctors for 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) in Phoenix, Arizona, excellence in spine surgery isour standard of care. We are proud to recognize our esteemed spine surgeons for earning theCastle Connolly Top Doctor honors for 2026, the most respected peer-reviewed award inAmerican medicine.Castle Connelly\u2019s Top Doctors gives recognition to physicians who are nominated consistentlyby their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-named-100-best-doctors-in-az-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/disc-logo-full.svg\" class=\"card__img placeholder-image\" alt=\"Desert Institute for Spine Care logo\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>November 13, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-awarded-americas-leading-doctors-for-2025\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png 2240w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1067x600.png 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>August 6, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Awarded &#8211; America&#8217;s Leading Doctors for 2025<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Celebrating Excellence: Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari Named America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties. Publication Date: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/congratulations-dr-field\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-600x600.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>July 16, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Congratulations Dr. Field<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Congratulations to Dr. Justin Field on recently passing the milestone of 25 patients treated with Barricaid, a pioneering\u00a0annular closure device\u00a0(ACD)\u00a0and earning the distinction of Barricaid Gold Center of Excellence! This 50 year old female patient is a flight attendant who suffered a disc herniation at L5-S1. Dr. Field performed a discectomy with Barricaid to relieve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/castle-connollys-national-top-doctor-2024\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"Top Doctors castle Connelly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle.png 852w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>April 5, 2024<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Castle Connolly\u2019s National Top Doctor 2024<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                    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                                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>February 8, 2024<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Dr. Wang Receives Top Doctor 2024 Award<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                        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