Difficult movements
Describe positions and movements that change pain, without forcing them to test.
TAGMED CLINIC · MONTREAL
Facet Joint Syndrome Treatment in Montreal.
The small joints may contribute.
Clarify the factors in your pain.
In Mont-Royal, prepare for a facet joint syndrome consultation with difficult movements, local pain and any radiating pain.
1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Your situation comes first.Assessment · options · follow-up
A care journey that begins with you.
Individualized assessment Options explained Functional goals01 / UNDERSTAND
A joint hypothesis to distinguish.
Facets are the small joints at the back of the vertebrae. The term facet joint syndrome suggests pain possibly related to these structures; osteoarthritis on imaging is not enough to confirm their role.
Local or referred pain
Clarify whether the discomfort stays in the back or neck or extends to a nearby region.
Nerve symptoms
Pain farther down a limb, numbness or weakness may require another interpretation.
Useful distinctions
Facet joint syndrome and facet osteoarthritis are not equivalent in every situation: the former suggests a pain origin, while the latter describes joint changes.
YOUR CONSULTATION IN MONTREAL
A useful resource for Montreal / Mont-Royal.
Before your Mont-Royal consultation, describe what changes during a prolonged period of standing or sitting and during usual rotations. Follow-up can use a concrete task rather than the report’s joint appearance alone.
An approach based on your clinical profile
02 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
Spinal decompression: a discussion based on your clinical profile.
The choice of care begins with your history, current signs and symptoms, and goals. A condition mentioned in a report does not dictate a treatment method.
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Clarify your situation
Describe the positions and movements that change the pain, without pushing yourself to test them. Existing examination results and previous care add to the discussion.
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Discuss options and precautions
Non-surgical spinal decompression, adapted exercise, targeted osteopathic care or medical referral: relevant options are explained according to your situation and the limitations of each.
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Track specific changes
Track a limited activity and tolerance for it, then reconsider other possible factors if progress is unsatisfactory.
Suitability, limitations and other options
Suitability for decompression must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Facet joint syndrome is not automatically a disc-related indication; other approaches and the need for medical advice must be discussed. Spinal decompression uses motorized traction; results vary and no individual benefit can be guaranteed. NICE advises against traction for low back pain with or without sciatica. This recommendation, the uncertainties and the alternatives must be explained. Read the NICE guidelines.
03 / PREPARE FOR MY VISIT
Your first visit,
with a clearer mind.
A few details are enough to make the discussion more precise. Check what you have prepared, then print your checklist if you wish.
Sylvain Desforges
docteur en ostéopathie
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My preparation checklist
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TAGMED Clinic · 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal · 1 (877) 672-9060
Guide: https://www.cliniquetagmed.com/en/facet-arthrosis/
YOUR CLINIC
Montreal.
Mont-Royal.
1140 avenue BeaumontMont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5 Get directions
Tuesday and Thursday9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment
According to portal availability
According to portal availability
Serving patients in the Montreal area, including Outremont and Côte-des-Neiges.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your consultation
in Montreal.
Choose your consultation in Montreal / Mont-Royal through the secure Medexa portal.
Find the right appointment
Book an appointment in Montreal
The portal displays « Le Centre Neurothérapie de Montréal » (Montreal Neurotherapy Centre). For a first consultation:
- Choose « Nouveau patient » (New patient).
- Select « Ostéopathie / Osteopathy ».
- Check that Sylvain Desforges is selected.
Availability is shown directly on Medexa.
Fees and insurance
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Reimbursement depends on your insurance policy; services are not covered by RAMQ. View fees.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Facet Joint Syndrome: before your visit.
Guidance to help you understand the condition and prepare your questions.
Read the TAGMED guideWhere can I seek care for this condition in Montreal?
TAGMED Clinic welcomes you at 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment. Availability and confirmation are provided through Medexa.
Does facet osteoarthritis prove the origin of my pain?
No. Joint changes must be interpreted alongside symptoms and examination. Several factors may contribute at the same time.
Can facet pain and sciatica be confused?
Referred pain may extend to a nearby region. Sciatica follows a nerve-related pattern; the examination looks in particular for sensory and motor signs to guide the discussion.
Could decompression be considered in my situation?
Suitability for non-surgical spinal decompression must be determined case by case. Facet joint syndrome is not an automatic indication for disc treatment; other approaches and the need for medical advice must be discussed.
How many sessions should I plan for?
The name of a condition cannot determine the number of sessions. Goals, tolerance and progress should guide the development and reassessment of the plan. Also ask when a change in approach would be needed.
Are consultations reimbursed?
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Check your policy conditions and whether your insurer recognizes the practitioner. Services are not covered by RAMQ.
THE GUIDE TO KEEP
Facet Joint Syndrome Treatment in Montreal.
Your complete guide.
A complete guide to understand the condition, discover our decompression treatment and prepare for your consultation. Read at your own pace or print it.
- The condition explained
- Decompression and follow-up
- Frequently asked questions
- Practical worksheets
THE NEXT STEP BEGINS WITH A DISCUSSION