Trigger point injection can help soothe chronic pain in muscles caused by trigger points and other musculoskeletal system issues. It is a simple outpatient procedure that takes 10-15 minutes.

Trigger points are the painful knots in your muscles that can be felt when you rub your skin. These are formed when your muscles do not relax. Such pain hampers daily functioning and affects the quality of life.

Depending on the kind and severity of muscle pain, you will have several trigger point injections scheduled over many weeks. That said, Trigger Point Injection can help treat pain in arms, legs, lower back, and neck. It is often prescribed if traditional pain therapies or medications fail to alleviate your pain. These injections are effective in the treatment of myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, and headaches.

Effectiveness Of Trigger Point Injection

Its benefits may include:

1. Pain relief
2. Decreased muscle inflammation
3. Improved range of muscle movements
4. Improved quality of life
5. Safe procedure without any complications

Side Effects & Complications

Although trigger point injections do not cause significant side effects, sometimes patients may experience pain, soreness, or temporary numbness at the injection site. These minor side effects usually wear off within a few hours.Different people respond differently to trigger point injections. While some people begin to feel immediate relief from pain, others may take days or even weeks. Yet, in others, these injections may not relieve pain at all.