Facet Joint Injections Explained: How This Targeted Treatment May Relieve Chronic Back Pain
Facet joint injections deliver corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medication and local anesthetic directly to the small joints along your spine that can become a source of chronic back pain. This minimally invasive, image-guided procedure may provide significant relief for 40 to 70% of patients for 3 to 6 months, facilitating physical therapy and identifying candidates for longer-lasting treatments such as radiofrequency ablation.

























































































































































































































