A pain in your back isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. Most back pain resolves with rest, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy and exercise. Back pain that doesn’t diminish or go away after six weeks despite your best efforts may indicate a medical condition like facet joint impingement. When your facet joints squeeze the nerves exiting your spine in the lumbar, thoracic and cervical areas of your back, you need to be treated to ease that pain. The back pain specialists at NYC pain management are ready to get you out of pain. Call today.
Chronic back pain doesn’t just go away on its own. There’s usually a medical reason why you’re feeling that pain. Instead of loading up on over-the-counter pain medication, book an appointment with the Manhattan pain management doctors at NYC pain clinic. One of the most advanced pain management centers in the country, they accurately diagnose the source of your pain and effectively address the issue.
Your pain may stem from a facet joint pinching a nerve as it exits your spinal column. Facet joints line the back of your spine, where two adjacent vertebrae meet. These joints maintain your back’s stability and allow you to bend and twist. They have a bony exterior, covered in cartilage to keep the bones from rubbing painfully together.
Facet joints are enveloped in a sac of synovial spinal fluid, which further lubricates them. But ruptures, fractures and other injuries can occur. Additionally, facet pain can be caused by other conditions, such as:
You can find non-invasive treatments at Pain Management NYC. The top spine injections specialist in Midtown can determine if a facet joint is the source of your pain through an examination, medical history and some diagnostic tests. Depending on where your pain originates, you may receive a:
Also called a nerve block, a diagnostic spinal facet injection has an anesthetic component that wears off over 24 to 48 hours. If your pain is reduced or relieved after you receive the nerve block injection, it’s usually an indication that the facet joint is the source of your pain.
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If you have any questions or concerns, our team of top pain management specialists in New York is here to help. Contact us: (212) 224-9555
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