Lumbar facet joint injections are a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to treat chronic or acute low back pain.
The treatment involves the targeted injection of a local anesthetic, with or without a corticosteroid, directly into the facet joints or the nerves that supply them (medial branch nerves). The goal is to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve mobility.
This procedure is primarily indicated for patients with degenerative facet arthropathy, facet joint syndrome, mechanical low back pain, and pain that worsens with lumbar extension. Facet joint injections are safe, well tolerated, and can provide significant symptom relief, either as a standalone treatment or as part of a comprehensive pain management and rehabilitation program.