The purpose of this test is to assess lumbar or cervical spine facet joint pain. It uses the patient’s trunk both as a lever to induce tension and as a compressive force.

Assessment: Distraction of the cervical spine reduces the load on the intervertebral disks and exiting nerve roots within the affected levels or segments while producing a gliding motion in the facet joints.

Then, to confirm that facet syndrome is the source of your discomfort, you will likely be asked to undergo one of the following tests: X-ray. An X-ray is an excellent way to identify changes in the bone …

One study estimated this was 58% sensitive and 78% specificity for cervical cord compression. [4] The cervical distraction test can be used to evaluate for cervical radiculopathy and facet symptoms. The …

A review of the relevant literature found conflicting evidence in support of a relationship between radiographic facet joint abnormalities and facet-mediated pain.

The cervical facet joints, also known as zygapophyseal joints, are essential for stabilizing and facilitating movement in the cervical spine. Pain from these joints can arise due to traumatic injuries, such as …

Nov 1, 2010 · In the classic Spurling test, the neck is passively hyperextended and laterally flexed toward the symptomatic side. The test is positive for cervical radiculopathy if axial loading to the...

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The objective of this review was to evaluate the existing literature regarding the accuracy of the Kemp’s test in the diagnosis of facet joint pain compared to a reference standard.

Jun 26, 2024 · John Gibbons is a registered Osteopath, Lecturer and Multi-published Author and is demonstrating how to perform the Spurling & Scoville test (1944) for cervical facet joint or nerve root /...