Facet Joint Injections

Facet Joint Injections are a targeted treatment designed to relieve pain and inflammation caused by irritated or arthritic facet joints in the spine. Using a combination of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid medication, this minimally invasive procedure helps reduce inflammation, ease pain, and improve spinal movement. Our expert pain specialists provide personalised injection treatments to restore comfort, improve mobility, and help you return to everyday life with less pain.

What is Facet Joint Injection Treatment at The Manchester Pain Clinic?

If you're experiencing persistent neck or back pain that's making everyday activities uncomfortable, your pain may be coming from the facet joints in your spine. These small joints help stabilise the spine and allow smooth movement, but they can become inflamed or damaged through arthritis, injury, or age-related wear and tear.

At The Manchester Pain Clinic, we offer specialist Facet Joint Injections to accurately diagnose and effectively treat pain arising from the spinal joints. We welcome privately paying and privately insured patients from Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and across the North West, providing expert treatment tailored to your individual needs.

What Are Facet Joint Injections?

Facet Joint Injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to treat pain originating from the small joints located between the vertebrae of the spine. These joints, known as facet joints, can become painful due to osteoarthritis, spinal degeneration, injury, or repetitive strain.

Using X-ray (fluoroscopy) or ultrasound guidance, your consultant carefully places medication directly into the affected joint, reducing inflammation and helping to relieve pain. In addition to providing treatment, facet joint injections can also help confirm whether the facet joints are the source of your symptoms.

Common symptoms that Facet Joint Injections can help with include:

Persistent neck or back pain
Pain that worsens when bending backwards or twisting
Stiffness and reduced spinal mobility
Pain caused by spinal osteoarthritis
Localised tenderness over the spine
Pain following spinal injury or degeneration
Recurrent episodes of neck or lower back pain

How Can Facet Joint Injections Help?

At our private Manchester pain clinic, we perform precisely guided Facet Joint Injections to target the affected spinal joints, helping to:

Reduce inflammation within the facet joints
Relieve chronic neck or back pain
Improve flexibility and range of movement
Confirm the source of spinal pain
Reduce reliance on long-term pain medication
Help patients return to normal daily activities

Our expert specialist, Dr Jonathan Rajan, uses a combination of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid medication to provide both immediate and longer-lasting pain relief. Every treatment plan is individually tailored based on your symptoms, examination findings, and diagnostic imaging.

Why Choose The Manchester Pain Clinic for Facet Joint Injections?

Expert Care from Leading Pain Specialists: Our experienced consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating complex spinal pain conditions. Using advanced imaging guidance, we perform precise injections that maximise effectiveness while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
Non-Surgical, Targeted Pain Relief: Facet Joint Injections offer an effective, minimally invasive alternative to surgery for many patients with spinal joint pain. By treating the source of the pain directly, they can provide significant relief while supporting improved mobility and quality of life.
Private & Convenient Appointments: We offer rapid access to specialist consultations with minimal waiting times. Whether you're paying privately or using private medical insurance, our clinic welcomes patients from Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and surrounding areas.

Your Journey Towards Lasting Pain Relief

Your treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation with one of our specialist pain consultant Dr Jonathan Rajan We'll assess your symptoms, review any scans or previous treatments, and determine whether your pain is likely to be arising from the facet joints.

If Facet Joint Injections are recommended, the procedure is performed within our modern private clinic using advanced imaging guidance. Most patients are able to return home shortly afterwards and resume light daily activities with minimal downtime.

Book Your Consultation Today

Don't let persistent neck or back pain affect your quality of life. Contact The Manchester Pain Clinic today to arrange a consultation with one of our expert pain specialists. Whether you're funding your own treatment or using private medical insurance, we're here to help you find lasting pain relief.

Call our friendly team today or complete our simple online enquiry form by clicking the 'Make an Enquiry' button to arrange your appointment. Don't let pain hold you back. Take the first step towards expert diagnosis, personalised treatment, and lasting relief with The Manchester Pain Clinic.