Neck Injections for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Hialeah

Facet injections, nerve blocks and epidurals with Dr. Michael Erdman, fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain

When neck and shoulder pain has not eased with therapy and medicine, a guided neck injection may help. These injections deliver medicine to the exact joint or nerve causing the pain.

At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Hialeah uses imaging to guide each injection and explains which type fits your pain. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Important Notice from IROSM: Neck injections are not right for everyone. After an exam at IROSM in Hialeah, Dr. Michael Erdman will tell you whether an injection fits your neck, which type, or whether another option, including a surgical opinion, is the better choice.

Types of Neck Injections

Facet Joint Injection

Medicine is placed into or next to a small joint at the back of the neck. Used for a deep, aching neck pain from joint wear.

Medial Branch Block

Numbing medicine is placed on the tiny nerves that carry pain from a facet joint. If the pain eases, it confirms the joint is the source.

Cervical Epidural

A steroid injection near an irritated nerve root in the neck. Used for pain, numbness or tingling that travels down the arm.

Radiofrequency Ablation

For facet joint pain confirmed by test blocks, heat is used to quiet the small nerves that carry pain from the joint.

Trigger point injections may also be used for tight, painful knots in the neck and shoulder muscles.

Which Injection Fits Your Pain?

The right injection depends on where the pain starts:

Pain mostly in the neck, worse when looking up or turning, often points to the facet joints.
Pain, numbness or tingling down the arm often points to a pinched nerve. See pinched nerve treatment in Hialeah.
Tender knots in the muscles between the neck and shoulder point to muscle pain.

Shoulder pain can also come from the shoulder itself, such as the rotator cuff. Dr. Erdman checks both. Learn why neck pain spreads to the shoulder and arm.

What to Expect

Before

Dr. Erdman reviews your exam and imaging. Tell him about any blood thinners, diabetes or allergies.

During

The skin is cleaned and numbed. Using live X-ray or ultrasound, he guides a thin needle to the target and injects the medicine. The injection itself usually takes a few minutes.

After

Your neck may feel sore or numb for a short time. Most people go home the same day. The steroid can take several days to start working. Dr. Erdman will follow up to see how much it helped and plan next steps.

Possible side effects include soreness, a short rise in blood sugar in people with diabetes, and, rarely, infection, bleeding or nerve irritation. Dr. Erdman will review the risks with you.

Neck Pain Care in Hialeah

Injections are meant to be used as part of a full plan that includes therapy and exercise. For the full picture of neck pain causes and care, see our neck pain doctor in Hialeah. For low back injections, see lumbar epidural injections. Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary.

What the Research Says About Neck Injections

Radiofrequency ablation for facet joint pain: In a study of people with long-lasting neck joint pain after whiplash, confirmed with test blocks, patients were randomly given radiofrequency ablation or a fake (sham) procedure. Pain stayed down much longer after the real procedure: a median of 263 days compared with 8 days. Lord SM, et al. Percutaneous radio-frequency neurotomy for chronic cervical zygapophyseal-joint pain. N Engl J Med. 1996;335(23):1721-1726. View the study.
Epidurals, therapy or both for arm pain: A study randomly split people with neck and arm nerve pain into epidural steroid injections, therapy and medicine, or both. At 1 month the main result was similar across groups. At 3 months, more people in the combined group had a good result. Cohen SP, et al. Epidural steroid injections, conservative treatment, or combination treatment for cervical radicular pain: a multicenter, randomized, comparative-effectiveness study. Anesthesiology. 2014;121(5):1045-1055. View the study.

Neck Injections in Hialeah

Providing image-guided neck injections to residents of Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Doral, and Miami-Dade County. Dr. Erdman also sees patients at our Fort Lauderdale office. Se habla español.

Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
777 E 25th St, Suite 508
Hialeah, FL 33013
Phone: (954) 751-6990

Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Injections

What is a facet block injection?

A facet block places numbing medicine, sometimes with a steroid, into or next to a small joint at the back of the neck, or on the nerves that serve it. It can ease pain and help show whether that joint is the source.

Do neck injections hurt?

The skin is numbed first. Most people feel pressure and brief discomfort. The neck may be sore for a short time afterward.

How long does a neck injection last?

It varies from person to person. Some people get relief that lasts, others only for a short time. Dr. Erdman will follow up and plan next steps based on how you respond.

What is the difference between a facet injection and an epidural?

A facet injection targets a small joint at the back of the neck and is used for neck pain from joint wear. An epidural targets an irritated nerve root and is used for pain that travels down the arm.

Does Dr. Erdman speak Spanish?

Yes. Dr. Erdman speaks English and Spanish, so you can talk about your care in the language you prefer. Se habla español.

Are neck injections covered by insurance?

Many plans cover image-guided neck injections when they are medically needed. Our team checks your coverage and explains costs before treatment.

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.

Find Out if a Neck Injection Fits Your Pain

Board-certified · Fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Hialeah for an exam and a clear plan for your neck and shoulder pain. Same-week appointments are usually available. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Michael Erdman
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Neck injection treatment at IROSM in Hialeah requires a clinical examination by Dr. Michael Erdman to establish candidacy. Serving Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.

Neck Injections for Neck and Shoulder Pain in Hialeah

Types of Neck Injections

Facet Joint Injection

Medial Branch Block

Cervical Epidural

Radiofrequency Ablation

Which Injection Fits Your Pain?

What to Expect

Before

During

After

Neck Pain Care in Hialeah

What the Research Says About Neck Injections

Neck Injections in Hialeah

Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Injections

What is a facet block injection?

Do neck injections hurt?

How long does a neck injection last?

What is the difference between a facet injection and an epidural?

Does Dr. Erdman speak Spanish?

Are neck injections covered by insurance?

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

Find Out if a Neck Injection Fits Your Pain

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