What is a medial branch block and what are facet joints? Medial branch nerves are very small nerve branches that carry pain messages from the facet joints to the brain where they are experienced. The facet joints are small joints in the back of the spine that form connections between...
Facet Joint Injection
What are facet Joints? The facet joints are small joints in the back of the spine that form connections between each vertebra. If these joints are blocked or numbed, they will not be able to transfer the painful sensation to the brain. Therefore, the facet joint injection procedure is competed...
Epidural Steroid Injection Treatment
What is an epidural steroid injection? An epidural injection is an injection of steroid into the epidural space located in the spine between the bones of the spine and the spinal cord. The steroid reduces the inflammation of the nerve roots as they exit the spine, which can help alleviate...
Discogram
What is a Discogram? The disc, also known as the “shock absorber,” lies between each vertebrae of the spine. It is made of a central portion (nucleus pulposus) that is surrounded by layers of tissue (annulus fibrosis). These parts support the spine and allow movement between each vertebra. In a...