Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections are used where bundles of muscle fibers become tight, knotted, and unable to relax. They can occur as a result of injury, spinal or skeletal abnormality, or poor biomechanics. Treatment to relieve trigger points includes targeted trigger point injections of local anesthetic with or without steroids, chiropractic care, massage, stretching, and physical therapy. In intractable cases, botulinum toxin injections often provide substantial and lasting relief.
The injections are often done during a regular scheduled appointment at Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists. Our pain medicine providers may do the injections in the examination room or in the procedure room. Every patient is different, but most people report pain relief and increased mobility after treatment. Often our pain medicine providers will recommend combining other treatments with the trigger point injections to improve pain relief and reduce the risk of recurrence. Application of cold or heat, massage, exercise, relaxation training, biofeedback, or TENS therapy may also be suggested or prescribed.
