What are Trigger Point Injections and How Do They Help?

Muscles can form knots called trigger points that result in pain, muscle tension, and even muscle spasms. This pain and discomfort can be treated using an outpatient pain management procedure called trigger point injections. At Integrated Spine Institute, trigger point injections use an anesthetic mixture to relax the trigger point, alleviating the pain.

If you are suffering from pain caused by trigger points, take the first step to finding relief from your pain with our free interactive assessment. 

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Do I Need Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger points can be caused by a muscle injury, sustained muscle stress, and repetitive motions. They can produce pain both at the originating site and referred pain to the surrounding area, and the pain can be associated with decreased ability to move comfortably. 

Common Symptoms of Trigger Points

Trigger points can appear wherever you have muscle tissue in your body but the most common areas include: 

  • Lower neck area, above your shoulders (upper trapezius muscles).
  • Lower back (quadratus lumborum muscles).
  • Back of your legs (hamstrings and calves).
  • Outsides of your thighs (iliotibial band)


When a trigger point is no longer responding to other conservative treatments such as massage, physical therapy, or stretching, it may be time to consider trigger point Injections at the Integrated Spine Institute to help alleviate your pain.

Common Causes of Trigger Points

If your trigger point pain is chronic and widespread, you could be suffering from myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome means your trigger points are so numerous and painful that your muscles are in a constant state of pain. If your trigger points are limiting your mobility, causing constant and chronic pain, and impacting your ability to live your life, it’s time to consider trigger point injections at the Integrated Spine Institute.

You don’t need to live in pain. If you think trigger point injections at the Integrated Spine Institute are the right pain management solution for you, confirm your treatment assessment below. 

Am I A Candidate for Trigger Point Injection?

Trigger point injections are an easy, effective, low-risk procedure that can be performed quickly at the Integrated Spine Institute. A combination of anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medicine is inserted via a small needle into the targeted area of the muscle.

The medications used in the injection are usually a combination of fast-acting medicines to give you immediate relief and long-acting medicines for extended pain relief. The entire procedure can be completed in minutes. This injection relaxes the trigger point. 

What to Expect with Trigger Point Injections

After a trigger point injections, it is recommended that you:

  • Rest for 24 – 48 hours
  • Avoid any strenuous activity
  • Stretch the muscle area that was treated
  • Use full range of motion when possible
How Do Trigger Point Injections Help?

The most common ailments of people who receive trigger point injections are low back pain, neck pain, and leg pain. Typically, this pain has not responded to other conservative treatment methods. Trigger point injections at Integrated Spine Institute can act swiftly, providing relief and decreasing tension almost immediately. Additionally, trigger point injections can provide relief from myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, and tension headaches.

If you have persistent pain from muscle knots and trigger points, find out if you’re a candidate for trigger point injections at Integrated Spine Institute. 

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