Cervical Facet Injections for Whiplash

What Happens During Cervical Facet Injection?

• The cervical facet injections for whiplash is a non-invasive outpatient procedure that is performed by a neck pain specialist or a spine surgeon under the guidance of x-ray.

• So like all type of neck injections, the patient may experience mild bruising or swelling at the site of the injection.

• So the site is cleaned adequately to reduce the risk of injection.

• Based on the severity of the whiplash injury the cervical facet injection treatment may stretch for weeks or months helping the body to heal in the process.