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Common Conditions	All Conditions
Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Arthritis Failed Back Surgery Herniated Disc Spinal Stenosis Sprains and Strains Spondylolisthesis	Black Disc Bone Spurs Bulging Disc Central Spinal Stenosis Curvature of the Spine Degenerative Disc Disease Desiccated Disc Facet Arthritis Failed Back Surgery Flat Back Foraminal Stenosis Herniated Disc Inflamed Disc Joint Out of Place Lateral Recess Stenosis Myelopathy Neurogenic Claudication Pinched Nerve Pulled Muscle Radiculopathy Ruptured Disc Sciatica Segmental Dysfunction Shifted Spine Slipped Disc Slipped Vertebrae Spinal Instability Spinal Stenosis Spondylolisthesis Spondylosis Sprains and Strains Stiff Back Thrown Back Trigger Point

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Acupuncture Aerobic Conditioning & Training Bracing Core Exercise Program Gyrotonic Heat Ice Massage and Massotherapy OTC Meds Physical Therapy Power Plate Rest Rx Meds Spinal Manipulation Stretching Traction Water Exercises	Caudal-Epidural Epidural Prolo/Sclero Facet Injection Radio Frequency Nerve Ablation Selective Nerve Block Transforaminal Epidural Trigger Point Injection	Artificial Disc Replacement Artificial Facet Replacement IDET Implantable Morphine Pump Indirect Spinal Distraction Decompression Laminaplasty Laminectomy Laminotomy Laser Spine Surgery Major Spine Reconstruction MED Microdecompression Laminaplasty Microdiscectomy Nucleus Replacement Percutaneous Laser Discectomy Percutaneous Nucleoplasty Coblation Percutaneous Spinal Fusion Spinal Column Stimulation Spinal Fusion no Instrumentation Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation Transforaminal Micro Decompression Transforaminal Micro Discectomy

Segmental Dysfunction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a segmental dysfunction and a trigger point injury?
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General Information

This term is used commonly by chiropractic and osteopathic physicians to describe a sprain of the facet joint and joint capsule. The condition is deeper than a trigger point which tends to be more superficial and more mobile. It is believed to represent a swollen facet joint. Some practitioners believe that it is also a manifestation of an internal visceral problem possibly involving the lungs, intestines, or other organ structure.

You can find more general information by visiting our Strains and Sprain condition page.

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Segmental Dysfunction

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