Facet Joint Injections

Facet joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure designed to both diagnose and treat spinal joint pain. These injections target the facet joints—small joints located between vertebrae that provide stability and flexibility to the spine. At Covenant Spine and Neurology, we perform image-guided facet injections to ensure precision and effective relief for patients with chronic neck, mid-back, or lower back pain.

How Do Facet Joint Injections Work?

The procedure involves injecting a combination of anesthetic (to numb pain) and corticosteroid (to reduce inflammation) directly into the affected facet joint. This serves two important purposes:

 

  • Therapeutic: Provides relief from localized joint pain and stiffness.

  • Diagnostic: Helps confirm whether the facet joints are the actual source of pain.

Conditions Treated with Facet Joint Injections

Facet injections are commonly used for patients with:

 

  • Facet joint arthritis (spondylosis)

  • Spinal degeneration from wear and tear

  • Injuries leading to localized spinal pain

  • Chronic stiffness in the neck, mid-back, or lower back

  • Pain that worsens with movement or certain positions

Benefits of Facet Joint Injections

  • Provides fast, targeted pain relief

  • Improves mobility and flexibility in the spine

  • Reduces reliance on oral pain medications

  • Minimally invasive, outpatient procedure

  • Can guide next steps in long-term pain management

What to Expect During the Procedure

  • Performed in an outpatient setting with no hospital stay required.
  • Image guidance (fluoroscopy) ensures the injection is delivered precisely.
  • The procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes.
  • Relief may occur within a few days and last from weeks to months.

Some patients may receive a series of injections depending on the severity of their condition and how their body responds.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

If chronic neck or back pain is limiting your mobility and hasn’t improved with conservative care, facet joint injections may be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

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