A trigger point injection is a treatment option that helps alleviate chronic pain, discomfort, and movement restrictions stemming from tight muscle knots known as trigger points. When a portion of the muscle and its fascia (the thin connective tissue surrounding it) contract without relaxing, the resulting knot can become extremely sensitive to the touch and cause referred pain that may be severe and ongoing.

During a trigger point injection, a small needle is used to deliver medication directly into one or more symptomatic muscle knots, allowing the muscle to relax. Depending on the circumstances, trigger point injections may contain a combination of saline solution, local anesthetic, corticosteroid medication, and/or botulinum toxin. In some cases, a dry needling technique may also be used without delivering any injection substance at all.

At Resolve Pain and Spine, our leading pain management doctors usually recommend trigger point injections in combination with other treatment options. They may be effective in alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions and injuries.

Conditions Treated

Trigger point injections can be used to address a wide range of different chronic pain conditions ranging from muscle spasms to headaches and nerve pain. At Resolve Pain and Spine, some of the conditions we commonly treat with trigger point injections include:

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a common chronic condition characterized by inflammation in the muscles and surrounding fascia. It can cause severe pain that is exacerbated by touching or pressing on trigger points. Targeted trigger point injections can help.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. In some cases, trigger point injections can help alleviate its symptoms.

Injuries

When muscles and fascia become injured, trigger points can develop, prolonging pain and inhibiting the healing process. Trigger point injections can break up scar tissue that has formed and help injured muscles relax and heal.

What To Expect

Trigger point injections are a minimally invasive procedure that is usually completed within just a few minutes. At Resolve Pain and Spine, our doctors perform the treatment on-site at our state-of-the-art clinic and patients can usually resume their daily routine and activities directly afterward.

Before receiving a trigger point injection, you will be comfortably seated or lying down, the treatment area will be cleaned, and a topical anesthetic may be applied. Next, your experienced doctor will locate the trigger point, pinch it between thumb and finger, and perform one or more injections directly into it. Depending on the situation, multiple trigger points may be targeted in one appointment.

Because trigger points are often hypersensitive, you may experience some discomfort during the injection procedure, but the muscle should quickly relax and most patients experience noticeable pain relief within the first 24 hours after treatment. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team will be readily available to respond to any questions or concerns you may have along the way.

The effects of trigger point injections typically last for about a month, at which time the treatment may need to be repeated. The window of time when your muscles are more relaxed and pain has been reduced offers an ideal opportunity for also implementing other treatments, therapies, and pain management techniques. Your knowledgeable Resolve doctor will recommend the best course of action.

Why Choose Resolve Pain And Spine?

Resolve Pain and Spine is a cutting-edge pain management clinic focused on holistic, multidisciplinary pain relief techniques that are minimally invasive, non-surgical, and incredibly effective. Drawing on integrative, functional, and regenerative medicine approaches in addition to interventional treatments, we take a big-picture perspective on chronic pain and specialize in discovering its hidden, underlying causes.

If you are living with chronic pain that is detracting from your quality of life, trigger point injections may be part of the solution. At Resolve Pain and Spine, our doctors have helped thousands of patients with personalized treatment plans and we can do the same for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about trigger point injections and other treatment options!

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