- When things are settling, make sure you introduce running again in the correct way (video).
- Replace the icing with contrast hydrotherapy or heat (see videos below).
- You can continue to support the injury with a back support if it helps you run pain free.
- Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
- Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here), if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
- Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
- Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions.
- To accelerate speed of recovery, continue to perform the advice given in Stage 1.
- Only run on flat, even surfaces until things are completely better.
Acute Facet Joint Dysfunction Stage 2
It is likely the back pain you are suffering from is due to you having a Acute Facet Joint Dysfunction.
The Facet joints are found on the back of the spinal column between the vertebra. They can be irritated and become inflamed from running, giving rise to back pain running.
Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
also access all our video advice.
Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.
You can diagnose other running injury’s here.
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Important Optional Essential checks
- How to return to running
- Applying ice to an area
- Contrast hydrotherapy
- The application of heat
- Low back sidebending stretch standing
- Low back sidebending stretch lying
- Low back tortional stretch lying
- Low back tortional stretch sitting
- Piriformis strengthening
- Gluteus medius strengthening
- Psoas strengthening
- Squats
- Single leg squats
- Swiss Ball balancing
Acute Facet Joint Dysfunction Stage 2
Attention!
An acute facet joint dysfunction often requires treatment with an osteopath or sports injury specialist to correct the problem and ensure it does not return again.
