What are Trigger Point Injections?
Trigger points are hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle that can cause localized pain and often refer pain to other areas. These knots of muscle fiber can be incredibly painful and limit mobility. Trigger point injections (TPIs) are a minimally invasive procedure designed to alleviate this pain by directly targeting these problem areas.
The injection typically contains a local anesthetic, sometimes combined with a corticosteroid, which is precisely inserted into the trigger point. This medication helps to relax the muscle fibers and reduce inflammation, effectively “deactivating” the trigger point and providing pain relief.
As Specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, we commonly use TPIs to treat conditions such as:
- Myofascial pain
- Chronic back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Upper back pain