NY. I have been suffering insomnia for more than 20 years (I had it when I was 15 yr old). I have seen doctors, sleeping specialists and phychitrists. None of them helped me at all. One month ago, I started to take Ornithine and I was able to have some sleep since then but I still couldn't sleep soundly.
Facet Joints Video. Facet Hypertrophy is the term used to describe a degeneration and enlargement of the facet joints. The facet joints, which are a pair of small joints at each level along the back of the spine, are designed to provide support, stability, and flexibility to the spine.
The term hypertrophy means enlargement. Hypertrophic change in muscles is a positive adaptation to athletic training. Hypertrophic arthritic changes in the lumbar spine are also adaptive, but are not viewed in such a positive light. These changes are often associated with reduced mobility, pain and stiffness. Hypertrophic arthritic changes of the lumbar spine sometimes compress nerves and cause numbness and weakness in the legs.