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This is an anti -inflammatory steroid injection into the small facet joints of the neck, mid or lower back. The purpose of the injection is to carry the steroid mixed with local anaesthetic to the inflamed facet joint which may be irritating the nerves in the back. The drug will work to reduce swelling and pain.
This is an anti -inflammatory steroid injection into the small facet joints of the neck, mid or lower back. The purpose of the injection is to carry the steroid mixed with local anaesthetic to the inflamed facet joint which may be irritating the nerves in the back. The drug will work to reduce swelling and pain.
Most back ache related to facet joints can be treated successfully with a combination of exercise, manipulation and improved posture. If this does not work and the pain is severe, a facet joint injection might help. Once the pain is under control a graduated programme of exercises under the supervision of our practitioners will optimise your long-term recovery.
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You will have a thorough assessment to see if this treatment is appropriate and the treatment will be explained to you. You will be taken to our fluoroscopy theatre so the doctor can use the x ray or ultrasound equipment for guidance in placing the needle. You will lie on your front. Each injection takes less than thirty seconds.
Local anaesthetic is used so it is not an excessively painful procedure. You will not be sedated so you can tell the doctor which joint is tender when the needle comes into contact with it.
Facet joint injections can provide many months of pain relief and the results can be dramatic but this can sometimes wear off and you may need another injection or a different procedure.
You may not feel any benefit for the first day or two and could even feel worse for a few days due to bruising around the injection site. This pain should settle within the first week. As the pain improves you will be able to increase your activities and a graduated exercise programme from Blackberry Clinic physio, osteopath or chiropractor will optimise your chances of a long term recovery.
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