Facet Joint Injections for Pain

Find Your Personalized Pain Management Solution

Pain in your neck, back, or shoulders can be debilitating and affect your daily life. One of the causes of this type of pain may be facet joint issues. Fortunately, our interventional pain specialists and dual-board certified physicians at Commonwealth Pain & Spine offer facet joint injections to help alleviate your pain and improve your quality of life. 
Who Can Benefit From Facet Joint Injections?

Facet joint injections work best for individuals dealing with neck, back, or shoulder pain caused by inflamed or injured facet joints, the small joints located between each vertebra in the spine. People with the following conditions are most likely to benefit from facet joint injections:

• Arthritis
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis

If you have symptoms that haven't been relieved by physical therapy or medication, facet joint injections might be an option. Commonwealth Pain & Spine can help determine if this treatment suits you!

Improve Your Quality of Life with Facet Joint Injections

Based on your condition, our physicians may suggest facet joint injections alone or alongside other treatments to improve your quality of life, work performance, or participation in enjoyable activities. Customized treatment plans can:

• Decrease chronic back pain, notably lower back pain
• Help with failed back surgery syndrome
• Serve as an alternative to back surgery
• Provide relief and help you regain mobility

Facet injections can help with degenerative issues and arthritis pain, making them a great option for you! If you have chronic or acute back pain, our physicians can suggest the best treatment plan for you.

The Process for Facet Joint Injections

Our entire pain treatment process is seamless and simple, ensuring you’re able to get the most out of your facet joint injections. To get started, fill out our self-referral form. We'll contact your PCP and work with them to obtain a referral. We'll then reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

Here's what you can expect during our pain management process:

• Consultation: During your initial consultation, our experienced physicians will evaluate your medical history and conduct a comprehensive physical exam. They may also order diagnostic tests, such as X-rays or MRIs, to determine the cause of your pain.
• Facet Injection: On the day of your injection, you will be numbed with a local anesthetic, and the targeted area will be injected with medication using fluoroscopy guidance. The entire process takes just a few minutes.
• Recovery: Most patients can resume their normal activities the same day. 
• Follow-Up: Our team will schedule a follow-up appointment to assess your progress and determine if additional injections are needed for optimal pain management.

While some patients feel immediate relief, others may require multiple injections for optimal results. Commonwealth Pain & Spine is here to guide you for effective and personalized pain relief!