Facet Joint Pain: What Patients Should Know About Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Ablation

In this episode of Chronic Pain Tips for Patients, Dr. Yuri Martins explains facet joint pain, a common but often misunderstood cause of chronic neck and low back pain. You will learn what facet joints are, how they can cause pain, why MRI findings alone may not identify the true pain source, and how medial branch blocks are used to help diagnose facet-related pain.Dr. Martins also explains radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, including how the procedure is performed, why sensory and motor testing may be used, what patients may feel afterward, and what risks and complications should be considered. This episode is designed to help patients better understand the step-by-step process of medial branch blocks followed by RFA and why careful patient selection is so important.To learn more about chronic pain conditions and treatment options, visit www.ycmartins.com.