What is a cervical facet joint injection?
The cervical facet joints are small joints located along each side of the cervical spine. They help provide support to the back of the cervical spine. These joints can become arthritic and painful for a number of reasons. The joints cause neck pain that radiates to the shoulders and upper arms. Injection of local anesthetic and steroid into the joint can help relieve pain and treat inflammation of the cervical facet joint.