Targeted Pain Relief: Myofascial Trigger Point Injections
Struggling with persistent muscle pain? Myofascial trigger point injections might offer the targeted relief you need.
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are tight knots within muscles that can cause localized pain and even refer pain to other areas of the body. They can develop from overuse, injury, or poor posture.
How Do Trigger Point Injections Work?
A small amount of medication, often a local anesthetic with or without a corticosteroid, is injected directly into the trigger point. This can help to:
- Relax the muscle knot: The medication helps to loosen the tight muscle fibers, reducing pain and tension.
- Reduce inflammation: Corticosteroids can further reduce inflammation around the trigger point, leading to additional pain relief.
- Interrupt pain signals: The injection can disrupt the pain signals sent from the trigger point to the brain.
Benefits of Myofascial Trigger Point Injections:
- Targeted Pain Relief: Provides relief directly at the source of your pain.
- Improved Mobility: Reduced muscle tension can lead to increased flexibility and range of motion.
- Faster Recovery: By addressing trigger points, these injections may promote faster healing and return to activity.
- Minimally Invasive: A quick and relatively painless procedure with minimal downtime.
Are Trigger Point Injections Right for You?
If you have persistent muscle pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments like massage or physical therapy, trigger point injections might be a good option. However, they are not suitable for everyone. Discuss your individual case with your physiatrist to determine if this approach is right for you.
Our experienced physiatrists can help you find relief from chronic muscle pain with myofascial trigger point injections. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!