Trigger Point Injection
Trigger points are areas where you have muscle pain. A trigger point injection is a shot given in the trigger point to relieve that pain. A trigger point might feel like a knot in your muscle. It hurts to press on a trigger point. Sometimes the pain spreads out (radiates) to other parts of the body. For example, pressing on a trigger point in your shoulder might cause pain in your arm or neck. You might have one trigger point, or you might have more than one. People often have trigger points in their upper back and lower back. They also occur often in the neck and shoulders.
Pain from a trigger point lasts for a long time. It can make it hard to keep moving. You might not be able to do the exercise or physical therapy that could help you deal …show more content…
Any blood disorders you have.
Previous surgeries you have had.
Medical conditions you have.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Generally, trigger point injection is a safe procedure. However, as with any procedure, complications can occur. Possible complications include:
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
You may need to stop taking any medicine that thins your blood. This is to prevent bleeding and bruising. Usually these medicines are stopped several days before the injection. No other preparation is needed.
PROCEDURE
A trigger point injection can be given in your caregiver's office or in a clinic. Each injection takes 2 minutes or less.
Your caregiver will feel for trigger points. A marker may be used to circle the area for the injection.
The skin over the trigger point will be washed with a germ-killing (antiseptic) solution.
A thin needle is used for the shot. You may feel pain or a twitching feeling when the needle enters the trigger point.
A numbing solution may be injected into the trigger point. Sometimes a drug to keep down swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) is also
Trigger points are areas where you have muscle pain. A trigger point injection is a shot given in the trigger point to relieve that pain. A trigger point might feel like a knot in your muscle. It hurts to press on a trigger point. Sometimes the pain spreads out (radiates) to other parts of the body. For example, pressing on a trigger point in your shoulder might cause pain in your arm or neck. You might have one trigger point, or you might have more than one. People often have trigger points in their upper back and lower back. They also occur often in the neck and shoulders.
Pain from a trigger point lasts for a long time. It can make it hard to keep moving. You might not be able to do the exercise or physical therapy that could help you deal …show more content…
Any blood disorders you have.
Previous surgeries you have had.
Medical conditions you have.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Generally, trigger point injection is a safe procedure. However, as with any procedure, complications can occur. Possible complications include:
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
You may need to stop taking any medicine that thins your blood. This is to prevent bleeding and bruising. Usually these medicines are stopped several days before the injection. No other preparation is needed.
PROCEDURE
A trigger point injection can be given in your caregiver's office or in a clinic. Each injection takes 2 minutes or less.
Your caregiver will feel for trigger points. A marker may be used to circle the area for the injection.
The skin over the trigger point will be washed with a germ-killing (antiseptic) solution.
A thin needle is used for the shot. You may feel pain or a twitching feeling when the needle enters the trigger point.
A numbing solution may be injected into the trigger point. Sometimes a drug to keep down swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) is also