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Article: GORDON HOPES PROCEDURE STOPS BACK PAIN

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Jeff Gordon had a procedure done on his ailing back Monday and reports that "it went well."

Gordon has struggled with back pain in recent years and it has gotten progressively worse.

Gordon said in a statement he had a facet block procedure Monday. That typically is where a needle is inserted into center of the facet joint to inject an anti-inflammatory medication. The facet joints are small stabilizing joints located between and behind adjacent vertebrae. The procedure can take less than 30 minutes.

"I was a little sore after the procedure, but I'll definitely take that brief bit of soreness if it stops the recurring back pain I've had," Gordon said in a statement issued Tuesday.

"I hope ...

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