Our medial branch nerve blocks help determine whether your back or neck pain is coming from the facet joints in your spine. The medial branch nerves carry pain signals from these joints, and temporarily numbing them can confirm the source of discomfort.
During our medial branch nerve blocks, a small amount of local anesthetic is injected near the targeted nerves using imaging guidance for accuracy. The process is quick, and most patients go home the same day.
If you experience significant relief afterward, it suggests the facet joints are the cause. In that case, a longer-lasting option, such as radiofrequency ablation, may be recommended.
