Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentFacet Joint Injections in Merrillville, Indiana
Facet joint injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the facet joints of the spine — small paired joints that guide spinal motion and are a common source of neck and back pain following motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. Merrillville Injury Care provides facet joint injections as part of our comprehensive pain management program.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uses
Facet joint injections serve two purposes: diagnostic confirmation and therapeutic pain relief. A diagnostic facet joint injection (medial branch block) uses local anesthetic to temporarily numb the nerves supplying the joint. If pain is significantly reduced, the facet joint is confirmed as the pain source. Therapeutic injections deliver corticosteroid medication to reduce inflammation and provide longer-lasting pain relief.
When Facet Injections Are Recommended
Facet joint injections are recommended for patients with neck or back pain that worsens with extension and rotation, does not respond to physical therapy alone, and is clinically suspected to originate from facet joint pathology. If diagnostic blocks confirm the facet joint as the pain generator, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may be recommended for longer-lasting relief.