Condition profile · Back & Lumbar

Lumbar facet joint syndrome

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Protocol from 4'060 CHF · ≈ 8 weeks

Off-Field training floor: racks, cardio and rehabilitation space

Common causes

Wear of the posterior spinal joints
Repeated hyperextension
Osteoarthritis

Symptoms

Localized low back pain
Worse in extension or rotation
Morning stiffness
No characteristic leg radiation

Diagnosis

Our approach

The first step is always a medical consultation. Complementing this: clinical assessment (extension/rotation tests) by the physiotherapist. Imaging with Dr Massimo Donalisio if diagnosis is uncertain.

Care at Off-Field

Physiotherapy (mobility, manual technique)
Physical preparation (core work, global mobility)
In coordination with Dr Massimo Donalisio when indicated: ultrasound-guided facet injection, radiofrequency for recurrent chronic pain

Investment

Base protocol price

From

4'060CHF

≈ 8 weeks

Indicative price that may vary with the number of protocol weeks. It will be adjusted after the clinical assessment by the physician and physiotherapist, based on the actual protocol duration and specific needs.

Mandatory prerequisite (not included)

Initial consultation with a partner physician (entry assessment): mandatory prerequisite, not included in the package. If needed, our team handles the referral and booking.

Included in the package

Private physiotherapy sessions (2× 1h / week)
One-on-one personal training (1× 1h / week)
Initial + follow-up consultation with a partner nutritionist
Case coordination: premium orchestration across all experts, direct booking of appointments once your schedule is shared

Extras not included. Imaging (ultrasound, MRI), orthobiologics (PRP, hyaluronic acid, SVF, BMAC), injections, shockwave therapy, biomarker panels: billed on top, only when clinically indicated by the responsible practitioner.

Orthobiology & movement

Optimised tissue regeneration

Orthobiological and technology-based solutions to support the repair of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint structures throughout injury care. The goal: optimise recovery time, improve repair quality and promote a faster, more durable return.

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Same area

Other conditions treated: back & lumbar

The diagnosis drives the protocol. Here are the other situations we treat in this area.

Lumbar disc herniation

Low back pain · Radiation into the leg (sciatica) if nerve compression · Numbness, sometimes muscle weakness

Piriformis syndrome and related sciatica

Deep buttock pain · Sometimes radiating into the leg (to distinguish from disc herniation) · Worse when sitting

Sacroiliac dysfunction

Low back pain, often on one side · Worse with prolonged standing or climbing stairs

Spinal stenosis

Pain and heaviness in the legs when walking · Relieved by leaning forward or sitting · Progressively reduced walking distance

Sciatica / radiculopathy

Pain radiating from the lower back into the leg, sometimes down to the foot · Numbness · Possible weakness

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