Trigger points are small or large
knots in the muscle that can cause myofascial pain. They also refer pain to different area of the body. When
massage therapy, stretching, exercises and other conservative methods have failed trigger point injections
help to break up the inflammation and scar tissue in the knot and provides more permanent relief. The needle
size is comparable to an acupuncture needle but delivers medication to decrease inflammation and break up scar
tissue. Commonly used in the trigger point is Lidocaine or Marcaine along with either a natural
anti-inflammatory herb (Sarapin) or Non Steroid anti-Inflammatory NSAID (Tordol). Patient are explained the
efficacy of each and can choose the option that works best for them. The doctor uses a spray to freeze the
patient's skin so the that the patient does not feel the injection.
The doctor will often have the patient follow up with stretching, myofascial release or massage for maximum benefit.
