Evaluating Pain From the Neck’s Facet Joints
Facet joints help guide movement between the vertebrae of the neck. Irritation or degeneration in these joints can contribute to localized neck pain and pain that may extend toward the shoulders or upper back.
A cervical facet injection places medication in or near a selected joint. Depending on the clinical question, it may be used as part of diagnosis, treatment, or both.
Image guidance is used during the procedure, and the patient’s response is reviewed at follow-up before any additional step is considered.
Precision Guided by the Clinical Picture
The physician selects the level based on the examination, symptom pattern, imaging, and response to earlier care.
Why It May Be Considered
Localized neck pain that changes with movement
Tenderness near the cervical facet joints
Pain extending toward the shoulder or upper back
Symptoms that may correspond with facet-joint findings
What to Discuss With Your Specialist
Which neck movements increase or reduce symptoms
Imaging and prior diagnostic findings
Current medications and relevant medical conditions
How the response after the injection will be evaluated
Conditions We Treat
Pain can have many different causes. Our specialists take time to evaluate each patient, identify the possible source of pain, and recommend care based on their individual needs.
Take the First Step Toward Better Pain Management
Our specialists are here to understand your pain, identify its possible source, and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving your function and quality of life.