The small facet joints that guide spinal movement can be injured in a collision, producing mechanical pain that worsens with motion. We pinpoint the involved joints and relieve them with image-guided injections and radiofrequency ablation.
Facet-mediated pain is one of the most common sources of neck and low-back pain after an accident. It tends to be focal and movement-dependent, which helps us identify and confirm it with diagnostic blocks.
Pain concentrated over the spine itself rather than radiating into the limbs.
A tight, restricted feeling that limits how far you can comfortably move.
Discomfort that intensifies when arching backward or looking up.
Reduced ability to turn, bend, or rotate through the affected segment.
Sharp catches of pain triggered by rotating the neck or trunk.
Pain and tightness that are worst on waking and ease with gentle movement.
Facet pain responds well to a stepwise, diagnostic approach. We confirm the painful joints first, then deliver lasting relief with targeted injections and, when indicated, radiofrequency ablation.
Most patients are seen within the week. We accept most major insurance, MedPay, and letters of protection — no referral required.
We typically respond within one business day — most new patients are seen within 48 hours.
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Educational information only — not medical advice. Treatment is individualized after evaluation.