Facet Joint Pain
Targeted Cryoneurolysis for Spinal Joint–Related Back and Neck Pain
What Is It?
Facet joint pain arises from the small, stabilizing joints located between the vertebrae of the spine. Each vertebral level has a pair of facet joints — one on each side — that allow for smooth movement and prevent excessive motion.
When these joints become inflamed or irritated, they can cause persistent pain and stiffness, often referred to as facet syndrome. Pain may occur in the neck, upper back, mid-back, or lower back, depending on which segment of the spine is affected.
Symptoms of facet joint pain may include:
- Aching or sharp pain near the spine
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion (especially after rest)
- Pain with twisting, bending, or prolonged sitting
- Referred pain into the shoulders, buttocks, or thighs
- Symptoms that improve with forward flexion and worsen with extension
Common Causes
Facet joint pain is often caused by:
- Degenerative changes (arthritis or wear-and-tear)
- Spinal misalignment or poor posture
- Injury from sports, work, or motor vehicle accidents
- Overuse or repetitive strain
- Post-surgical irritation following spinal procedures
How Cryoneurolysis Helps
Barcelona Cryo Center performs ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to target the medial branch nerves that carry pain signals from the facet joints. By safely disrupting these nerves, cryoneurolysis can offer meaningful pain relief while preserving structural and motor function.
Key Benefits:
- Minimally invasive: No incisions, no general anesthesia
- Targeted therapy: Focuses only on the nerves transmitting pain from the facet joints
- Long-lasting relief: Effects typically last several months and may be repeated
- No opioid medications: Offers a drug-free solution for chronic spinal pain
- Ultrasound-guided precision: Real-time imaging ensures safe and accurate nerve localization
Ideal Candidates
You may benefit from cryoneurolysis for facet joint pain if you:
- Have chronic pain in the neck, mid-back, or lower back
- Experience stiffness or worsening pain with movement or posture
- Have been diagnosed with facet syndrome or arthritic spinal joints
- Have had limited success with medications, injections, or physical therapy
- Are looking for a minimally invasive, nerve-preserving treatment option
Regain Your Movement, Reclaim Your Life
Don’t let spinal joint pain hold you back. Cryoneurolysis offers a proven path to relief — without surgery or long-term medication dependency.
Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.
Neck, Spine & Back Pain Conditions We Treat
Cryoneurolysis may be an effective treatment for a range of nerve-related pain conditions affecting the neck and back:
Lower Back Pain
Learn MoreChronic or post-surgical lumbar pain that may involve nerve compression, muscle strain, or degenerative conditions.
Facet Joint Pain
Learn MorePain originating from the small joints between spinal vertebrae, often worsened by twisting, bending, or prolonged standing.
Occipital Neuralgia
Learn MoreStabbing or aching pain in the back of the head or upper neck, often misdiagnosed as migraines or tension headaches.
Meralgia Paresthetica
Learn MoreBurning, tingling, or numbness in the outer thigh caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Cluneal Neuralgia (Pseudo-Sciatic Pain)
Learn MorePain in the lower back, buttock, or upper thigh caused by irritation or entrapment of the cluneal nerves—often mistaken for sciatica.
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Clinic information
Medical Tuset Barcelona
C/ Tuset 23-25, entresuelo08006 Barcelona
Opening hours
Tuesday: 9:00 to 14:00
Other days and times: by appointment