Who is a candidate for Facet Joint Injections?
If you have neck, arm lower back, or leg pain(sciatica) stemming from inflammation of the facet joints you may benefit from a facet injection. Typically, it is recommended for those who fail to respond to other conservative treatments, such as oral anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy or chiropractic care. The doctor may wish to perform the injection as a diagnostic test to determine if the facet joint is causing your pain. Facet injections may be helpful in treating inflamed facet joints caused by Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spondylolysis, Herniated Disc or Arthritis.
