Neck · Greenwood Village, CO
Cervical Facet Joint Pain Treatment
Arthritic or post-traumatic pain in the small joints of the neck.
Overview
What Cervical Facet Joint Pain Actually Is
Cervical facet pain stays in the neck and upper shoulder rather than running down the arm, and it follows recognizable referral patterns by level. Diagnostic medial branch blocks confirm the source before anything longer-lasting is considered.
Symptoms patients describe
- Neck and upper shoulder pain without arm symptoms
- Pain turning the head to one side
- Stiffness after sleeping or a long drive
- Tenderness beside the spine rather than in the midline
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Cervical Facet Joint Pain
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Service Areas
Cervical Facet Joint Pain Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Cervical Facet Joint Pain — Questions Patients Ask
Why does my neck hurt but not my arm?
That pattern usually points to the joints or muscles rather than a nerve root — a different problem with a different treatment.
Request a Consultation for Cervical Facet Joint Pain
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1-983-210-8167