Could a Trigger Point Injection Be the Answer to Your Chronic Muscle Pain?
Living with chronic muscle pain can be frustrating and exhausting. Whether it’s in your neck, shoulders, back, or other areas, the discomfort can interfere with work, exercise, and even simple daily tasks. For many people, traditional treatments like rest, physical therapy, or medications only provide limited relief. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to consider another option: trigger point injections.
What Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are tight knots of muscle fibers that can form when muscles fail to relax. These small, tender areas often develop after an injury, repetitive strain, or long-term stress on the muscles. They not only cause localized pain but can also “refer” pain to other areas of the body, making the discomfort feel widespread.
How Trigger Point Injections Work
A trigger point injection involves placing a small needle directly into the affected muscle knot. The injection may contain a local anesthetic, saline, or corticosteroid, which works to release tension, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow. This process can help break the pain cycle and restore normal muscle function.
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
Targeted relief: Directly addresses the source of muscle tightness and pain.
Quick procedure: Typically performed in-office in just a few minutes.
Minimal downtime: Most patients can return to normal activities the same day.
Complementary approach: Can be combined with physical therapy, stretching, and other treatments for long-term improvement.
Who Might Benefit?
Trigger point injections may be helpful if you suffer from:
Chronic neck or back pain
Tension headaches
Fibromyalgia-related muscle pain
Pain after sports injuries or repetitive strain
Muscle spasms that don’t respond to other treatments
Discover If Trigger Point Injections Are Right for You
Chronic muscle pain doesn’t have to control your life. If you’ve tried other treatments without lasting relief, trigger point injections could be the solution you’ve been looking for. By addressing the pain at its source, this treatment can help you feel better, move more freely, and get back to the activities you love.
Schedule a consultation with Alicja Steiner, MD, to explore whether trigger point injections are right for you. Visit our San Diego, California, or call (619) 948-8464 to book an appointment today.
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