What is the purpose of trigger point injections?
Injections can facilitate physical therapy, message, or break a painful cycle of muscle pain. How long does the procedure take? The actual injection takes only a few minutes. How is it actually performed? The area to be injected is cleansed with antiseptic solution and a small needle is used to enter the site of pain. Many different solutions can be injected local anesthetic, small doses of steroids medications, and normal saline maybe used to break the painful cycle. After the injections you are observed for several minutes for any adverse reactions and recovery from the procedure. Will the procedure hurt? The procedure involves inserting a needle through skin and deeper tissues (like a “tetanus shot”). There is some discomfort involved. We use a very thin needle. Will I be “put out” for this procedure? No. This procedure is done under local anesthesia. What should I expect after the procedure? The painful sites will be numb, which can facilitate physical therapy, message or movement.
