Cervical facet issues post MVA but nothing on MRI

Question: I have a patient who had no pre-existing chronic pain. Was rear ended. Has had pretty debilitating neck pain for several months now, seems to be getting worse. Has failed all the conservative stuff. On history and exam, has all the signs of being facetogenic... not even really any myofascial tenderness to speak off, nothing radicular, and worse with neck ROM. He did have a cervical flex ex that was normal, and no comments about his facets. Also his MRI does not show... Cervical facet issues post MVA but nothing on MRI
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