Trigger Point Injections

Who is a Candidate For Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger point injections are generally recommended for people who have:

• Headaches: Pain in any region of the head that is classified into primary, secondary or chronic headaches, each with its own causes, symptoms and treatments.
• Fibromyalgia: A long-term disorder that affects the muscles and tendons by amplifying pain sensations by affecting the way the brain and spinal cord processes pain signals.
• Muscle Strain: Damage to a muscle or its attaching tendons from strenuous activity and causes pain
• Myofascial Pain: Chronic condition that affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles and causes pressure on trigger points that refer the pain to other parts of the body.

What is a Trigger Point Injection?

A trigger point injection (TPI):

• Is targeted for a trigger point––a muscle “knot” or a tight, ropy band of muscle that forms when your muscle fibers get tangled and distorted from their normal uniform pattern.
• Is used when trigger points irritate the nerves that surround them, causing pain that is felt in another part of your body, which is known as referred pain.
• Is an effective treatment to inactivate trigger points—usually with a corticosteroid or a botanical called Sarapin—and provide relief from your pain.

The Benefits

• Trigger point injections (TPI) loosen muscle groups so better progress can be made in physical therapy rehabilitation.
• TPI are not painful and may be repeated on an occasional basis.
• TPI block inflammation and break up muscle spasm and adhesions.