I had lumbar facet injections done 4 days ago; L4/L5/S1 and bi-lateral. I have had them done before, twice, and then a subsequent RF. Let me tell ya...the RF, both times, lasted well over a year. I think the trick IS to find a spinal PM (anesthesiologist) and why I am always saying it depends on WHO is doing the injections. At least my feet feel normal for once and there was very little pain; just an increase for a day or two. In any case, and while I realize steroids are involved, it sure as heck beats feeling loopy on meds and allows me to exercise or go into PT when needed. My PM DID ask if I wanted another set, but I told him no...if the pain comes back go straight to an RF because I know they work. I think at some point I will need surgery but as long as he can help me to avoid it, I will go this route.