— Facet Joint Injections
Find the joint, end the guesswork.
Precise injections to diagnose and relieve arthritis-related pain in the small joints along the spine.
— What it is
Facet Joint Injections
The facet joints are small paired joints that link each vertebra to the next and let your spine bend and twist. Like any joint, they can become arthritic and inflamed — producing deep, aching neck or back pain that flares when you extend, twist, or stand for long periods. A facet joint injection both confirms these joints as the source and treats the inflammation inside them.
- Anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication is placed into or around the specific facet joint suspected of causing pain.
- Because it is so targeted, meaningful relief after the injection is strong evidence that the joint is your true pain generator.
- That diagnostic information guides everything that follows, including whether longer-lasting options are appropriate.
- Performed under imaging guidance in an outpatient setting.
— Who it helps
This may be right for you if
You have deep, aching neck or low back pain that is worse with bending backward or twisting.
Pain eases when you sit or lean forward and worsens with prolonged standing.
Morning stiffness improves with movement but returns through the day.
Imaging shows facet arthritis, or your exam points to the facet joints.
You want to know exactly where your pain is coming from before committing to further treatment.
— What to expect
Your visit, step by step.
- 01
Consultation
We map your pain pattern and examine your spine to identify which levels are most likely involved.
- 02
Preparation
You lie face down, the area is cleaned, and local anesthetic numbs the skin.
- 03
Guided injection
Live imaging confirms the needle sits at the intended joint before medication is delivered.
- 04
Recovery & feedback
You go home the same day and track your relief. That response tells us how to shape the next phase of your plan.
— Why Painrite
Care built around getting you back to normal life.
Minimally invasive
Needle-based, no large incisions — most visits are outpatient and you go home the same day.
Image-guided precision
Live imaging helps place medication exactly where the pain is coming from, not near it.
Diagnosis first
We confirm the pain generator before treating, so your plan targets the real problem.
A plan, not a one-off
Every procedure sits inside a longer-term plan for function, movement, and comfort.
— FAQ
Facet Joint Injections — your questions answered
— Explore more
Other treatments we offer
Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted anti-inflammatory medication delivered near irritated spinal nerves to reduce back, neck, and leg pain.
MBB Injection (Medial Branch Block)
A precise diagnostic nerve block that identifies whether your facet joints are causing your neck or back pain — and opens the door to longer-lasting relief.
Hip Joint Injections
Image-guided injections to reduce hip joint inflammation and restore mobility for arthritis and injury-related pain.
Trigger Point Injections
Quick relief for painful muscle knots using local anesthetic or saline to relax tense muscle fibers.
— Get in touch
Ready to talk about facet joint injections?
Call the clinic and we will answer your questions, review whether this treatment fits your situation, and get you scheduled.
Call the clinic
+1 350-252-0008
Clinic address
1735 Keller Springs RdSuite 204
Carrollton, TX 75006
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed