Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points Treatment

Therapy for trigger points can include over-the-counter pain medication, heat therapy, massage therapy, stretching, physical therapy and trigger point injections.

In the trigger point injection procedure, a small needle is inserted into the trigger point. The injection typically contains a local anesthetic, or in some cases saline and/or a corticosteroid. With the injection, the trigger point is made inactive and the pain is alleviated. The procedure usually takes just a few minutes, and several sites may be injected in one visit.

Trigger point injections are generally safe and carry a low risk of complications. The most common side effect is temporary discomfort or numbness around the injection site.

At Integrated Medical and Wellness Family Of Clinics, our providers will do a physical exam to determine whether your pain may be caused by trigger points and can perform trigger point injections on the same day. Most people experience pain relief starting between 24 and 72 hours after the trigger point injection procedure. If you’re still experiencing pain after a week, additional injections may be recommended to achieve long-term pain relief and improvement in range of motion and overall muscle functionality. When determined to be medically necessary, trigger point injections are covered by Medicare and Most Major Insurances.