Incidences of musculoskeletal disorders are increasing, with a lot of people being diagnosed with ailments like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical and spinal stenosis. Despite the awareness about these diseases, little information is available on their possible cures and that too the latest one. Conventional treatment involves the use of physiotherapy, pain killers and ultimately surgery. Adding to the doctor’s arsenal is radio-frequency neurotomy, a form of treatment which can provide almost magical relief from acute pain. Information about Spine and How it Functions Our spine is made up of 24 bones known as vertebrae, which are stacked into a column.
Between each vertebra lies a cushiony part called disc which acts as a shock absorber. Each vertebra has two sets of bony knobs that meet each other. The point where they meet each other is called the facet joint. These…
