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Facet Joint Injections in Phoenix

Sharp or stiff pain in your neck, or lower back or pain when you twist, bend, or stand up can mean that you might be dealing with facet joint pain. At Comprehensive Pain Management, we offer facet joint injections Phoenix to help people like you feel better and move more easily.

But first, we always check what’s really causing the pain. A correct diagnosis is the first and most important step. That way, we can make sure you get the care that fits your body and your needs.

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What are Facet Joint Injections?

Facet joints are small joints in your spine. They help you move, bend, and turn. When these joints are swollen or worn down, they can cause strong pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back. Facet joint injections Phoenix are shots that go right into or around these joints. The injections usually have two parts:

  • A steroid to bring down swelling
  • A numbing medicine to give fast pain relief

Types of Facet Joint Injections

  • Neck (Cervical) facet injections for pain in the neck and shoulders.
  • Mid-back (Thoracic) facet injections for pain in the upper back or ribs.
  • Lower Back (Lumbar) facet injections for pain in the lower back, hips, or buttocks.

Some injections are also done to test if the pain is really coming from your facet joints. These are called diagnostic injections. If they help, then we know the joint is the problem.

How Facet Joint Injections Help Phoenix Patients

Facet joint injections Phoenix work by calming the nerves inside and around the joint. The numbing part stops the pain signals from going to your brain. The steroid helps the joint heal by reducing the body’s swelling response. When the nerves stop sending pain messages, you feel relief. The joint gets a chance to rest and move better without pain.

What to expect during the visit:

  1. You’ll lie on a table on your belly.
  2. We clean the skin and numb it with a small shot.
  3. A needle is inserted into the joint using live imaging.
  4. We inject the medicine into or around the joint.
  5. You rest for a short time, then go home the same day.

Some people feel better right away. For others, it may take a few days to notice a change.

Benefits of Facet joint injections Phoenix

  • Relieve neck or back pain so you can move again
  • Lower swelling inside the facet joints naturally
  • Help find the true source of your spine pain
  • May delay or prevent the need for spine surgery
  • Are done in quick visits with almost no downtime afterward

Issues & Conditions They Treat

Long-term neck or lower back painFacet joint swelling or joint wear
Pain from spine arthritisPain after whiplash or injury
Trouble standing, sitting, or twistingJoint pain from stress or overuse

FAQs about Facet Joint Injections in Phoenix

If you’ve had pain in your neck or back for months, this may help when other treatments don’t.

You may feel sore for a day. Pain relief could come right away or in a few days.

Please contact us. We’ll go over the cost and what insurance might cover.

Pain doctors or spine care doctors trained in these injections do the procedure.

Yes, they often help reduce pain, improve movement, and avoid bigger treatments like surgery.

Dr. James KellerShabrokh

Dr. James KellerShabrokh is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, focusing on spine, joint, muscle, and nerve injuries. He combines rehabilitative care, minimally invasive procedures, and preventive strategies to restore function, improve mobility, and provide long-term pain relief.