Evaluating Facet-Related Low-Back Pain
The lumbar facet joints guide motion between vertebrae in the lower back. Changes in these joints can contribute to pain that is often affected by standing, extension, rotation, or prolonged activity.
A lumbar facet injection places medication in or near a selected joint and may be used for diagnosis, treatment, or both depending on the clinical goal.
The result is reviewed at follow-up before deciding whether therapy, another diagnostic step, or a different treatment should be considered.
A Targeted, Image-Guided Procedure
The physician selects the treatment level using the examination, symptom pattern, imaging, and response to earlier care.
Why It May Be Considered
Low-back pain that changes with extension or rotation
Localized tenderness near lumbar facet joints
Pain that may extend toward the buttock or upper thigh
Findings that support a facet-joint source
What to Discuss With Your Specialist
Movements and activities that reproduce low-back pain
Relevant imaging and prior treatment
Current medications and health conditions
How response after the injection will be measured
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.