
Minimally invasive procedure
Helps identify the source of pain
Targets chronic neck and back pain
Precision-guided treatment approach
4.5+ Rating
Most- Insurance Accepted
Personalized Treatment Plan








If chronic pain continues to return, the problem may be coming from irritated facet joints in the spine.
help diagnose the source of spine pain
reduce inflammation
Avoid unnecessary surgery
guide future treatment options
Chronic back pain
Neck pain
Arthritis-related spine pain
Facet joint inflammation
Degenerative spine conditions


Advanced imaging helps locate irritated facet joints and nerves.

Medication is carefully injected into the affected area.

The response helps diagnose the pain source and may reduce discomfort.
These procedures may help guide long-term treatment plans for chronic spine pain.

Discuss symptoms and spine pain history.

Identify possible facet joint involvement.

Minimally invasive outpatient treatment.

Results help guide future pain management options.


Highly trained specialists providing top-tier care.

Latest equipment for safe and effective treatments.

Treatments tailored to your specific needs.

Thousands of patients experiencing real relief.
- NYC Pain MD Team
Find Answers to Your Pain Management Questions Here
Facet joints are small joints in your spine that connect the bones (vertebrae) to one another. They help guide and control movement of the spine while also providing stability.
A medial branch block is usually not very painful, but you can expect some temporary discomfort during the procedure.
Relief from a medial branch block can vary quite a bit depending on why it was done and how your body responds.
Typical duration of relief
If it’s mainly a diagnostic test
The numbing medicine may relieve pain for:
-A few hours
- Sometimes up to 1 day
This helps doctors confirm whether the facet joints are the source of pain.
Yes. All of our procedures are FDA-approved or evidence-based, and performed by trained specialists using advanced imaging guidance.
You might be a candidate for a medial branch block if your symptoms suggest pain coming from the spine’s facet joints, but our pain specialist would need to evaluate you properly.
Most insurance plans are accepted. Coverage depends on your plan and treatment type. Some regenerative therapies (like PRP or stem cells) may be cash-pay only.
Do I need surgery if these don’t work?
Not necessarily. Many patients find lasting relief without surgery. If surgery becomes the best option, our treatments often help delay or reduce the need for invasive procedures.
