Total Health Elevated offers trigger point injections as one option for patients experiencing painful muscular trigger points.
What Are Trigger Points?
Many patients describe trigger points as “knots” within a muscle. Pressing the area may cause pain directly over the trigger point or reproduce symptoms elsewhere.
Common areas include the:
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Upper back
- Lower back
- Hips
How Do Trigger Point Injections Work?
During treatment, the provider identifies the affected trigger point and places a small needle into the targeted area. The exact medication or solution used depends on the patient’s treatment plan.
Trigger point injections may also be incorporated into a broader rehabilitation program when appropriate.
Trigger Point Injection FAQ
What causes trigger points?
Possible contributors include muscle overuse, repetitive activity, injury, prolonged posture, and muscular tension.
Are trigger point injections painful?
Patients may feel brief discomfort during needle placement. Experiences vary.
How many injections will I need?
Treatment frequency depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, response, and overall treatment plan.
Can trigger points cause pain somewhere else?
Yes. Trigger points can cause referred pain, meaning discomfort is experienced somewhere other than the actual trigger point.