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Facet Joint Syndrome: a clear guide and exercise programme

Plain-English explanation of facet joint syndrome, the movement patterns behind it, and the progressive exercise programme Loosn builds to address it.

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Clinically reviewed · Loosn Specialist Network · Updated June 2026

  • 2 minquiz to map your symptoms to the likely driver
  • 13 mindaily sessions, adapted to your pain levels
  • 372exercises in the Loosn library, filtered to your needs

What is facet joint syndrome?

Facet Joint Syndrome is one of the conditions covered by Loosn's clinical exercise library. This guide is being expanded by our Specialist Network. In the meantime, the 2-minute quiz screens your symptoms and builds a programme matched to your presentation.

Every Loosn programme follows the same evidence-based structure: calm the symptoms first, restore movement second, build resilient strength third. Sessions adapt daily to your pain, sleep, and energy.

Know your type

Common types and causes

Different drivers need different programmes. The quiz works out which is yours.

  • Most Common

    Screen

    The quiz maps your symptoms and rules in or out common patterns.

  • Common

    Programme

    A 12-week progressive plan matched to your presentation.

  • Less Common

    Adapt

    Kai adjusts every session based on your daily check-in.

Exercise library

Top exercises for facet joint syndrome

Filtered from Loosn's library of 372 exercises. Each comes with 3D guidance and real-time form feedback in the app.

  • Mobility Work

    Beginner

    Restore range

    • 3 min
    • Beginner
  • Targeted Strength

    Moderate

    Build capacity

    • 4 min
    • Moderate
  • Breathwork

    Beginner

    Downregulate

    • 2 min
    • Beginner
  • Graded Loading

    Moderate

    Return to life

    • 4 min
    • Moderate

Three steps. Thirteen minutes.

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    1

    Download Loosn

    Get the app on your phone and meet Kai. Kai builds your Movement Profile and matches you to the right programme.

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    2

    Meet your AI physio

    Kai adapts every session to your pain, sleep & energy. Slept badly? Gentler flow. Feeling strong? Kai pushes further. Like a physio who knows you.

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    3

    Move and improve

    13 minutes a day. Exercises with real-time form correction, breathwork, and pain education. Watch your pain trend drop week by week.

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What to expect

Your recovery timeline

  1. Weeks 1-2

    Calm it down

    Symptom relief and gentle movement within comfort.

  2. Weeks 3-6

    Build it up

    Progressive strength and mobility as symptoms settle.

  3. Weeks 8-12

    Make it stick

    Resilient capacity so it doesn't come back.

When to see a doctor instead

Loosn is built for common MSK pain. See a GP or urgent care promptly if you have any of the following:

  • Symptoms following significant trauma
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness that is spreading
  • Fever alongside your pain
  • Constant pain unrelieved by any position
  • Rapid swelling or visible deformity
  • Symptoms steadily worsening despite sensible care
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Your questions, answered

Can Loosn help with facet joint syndrome?

Yes, in most presentations. The quiz screens your symptoms first. If your pattern needs in-person care instead, Loosn says so rather than selling you a programme.

How long are the sessions?

Thirteen minutes a day. Kai shortens the session on a bad day and lengthens it when you have room, so the plan survives a busy week rather than collapsing.

Do I need equipment?

No. Every programme starts with bodyweight and a wall. If you have a resistance band or a light weight, Kai will use them once you are ready for the load.

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2-minute quiz. Personalised facet joint syndrome programme. First 14 days free.

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