University Pain Medicine Center

The University Pain Medicine Center Taking Patients Interested in Facet Joint Injections

 

Somerset, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/13/2017 -- For many years, the certified physicians at the University Pain Medicine Center have been helping patients all over New Jersey find relief for their pain conditions whether they are acute or chronic. In fact, the University Pain Medicine Center is pleased to announce that they are accepting new patients in search of treating their facet joint pain. Utilizing minimally invasive treatment options and procedures, they've continuously treated pain in all areas of the body successfully making them some of the most trustworthy back pain doctors in Monroe Township, NJ, and its surrounding areas.

The facet joint is a common cause of both neck and back pain, but it is particularly common in the lumbar region of the spine. Usually unpredictable, the pain can occur a few times a month or a few times a year. There are many types of facet joint pain. That includes facet joint syndrome, facet joint arthritis, facet disease, facet hypertrophy, degenerative facet joints, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet joint pain.

One such treatment for this pain is a facet joint injection. It mixes a local anesthetic with a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medication. This combination relieves pain and inflammation. If it is successful, it also means that the facet joint was indeed the origin of the pain. This method provides significant pain relief without the potential risks and downsides of surgery.

This injection is just one of their many techniques for treating facet joint pain. To find out their other methods or learn more about receiving a facet joint injection, call 732-823-0028 for the experience and expertise of these neck pain doctors in the Monroe Township, NJ, area.

About The University Pain Medicine Center
The University Pain Medicine Center is a medical practice that is committed to helping patients manage their acute and chronic pain or recover from their injuries. In particular, they specialize in using minimally invasive techniques treatment options and procedures to help patients find relief from back, neck, knee, hip, shoulder pain, and much more. Their board-certified physicians work out of five office locations in New Jersey and New York, and those who would like to learn more about the practice, or find the nearest location, are encouraged to visit http://upmcnj.com.