Interventional Pain Management
Facet Joint Injections
How facet joint injections works, what it treats, and what to expect at Clearway.
What is Facet Joint Injections?
Facet joint injections place a small amount of anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication into or around the facet joints of the spine. They can both diagnose the source of pain and relieve it.
What it can help with
- Facet joint arthritis
- Chronic back or neck pain
- Pain worse with extension or twisting
What to expect
Performed with image guidance, the injection takes about 15 to 30 minutes. If the injection confirms the facet joints as the pain source, radiofrequency ablation may offer longer-lasting relief.
Every treatment plan at Clearway is individualized. Your specialist will review your history, examination, and imaging before recommending any procedure.