TRIGGER POINT INJECTION

Trigger Point Injection in Cache Valley, Utah

Trigger points are described as hyper-irritable spots in skeletal muscle and are a common cause of pain. Treatment of trigger points and their pain complexes are handled by physiatrists, osteopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists. Trigger points may be caused by a number of factors, including acute or chronic muscle overload or direct trauma to the region.

Trigger points can appear in many myofascial structures including muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and scar tissue. When present in muscles there is often pain and weakness in the associated structures. These pain patterns in muscles follow specific nerve pathways and have been readily mapped to allow for identification of the causative pain factors.

What are Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger point injection therapy in Logan, Utah is a treatment used to relieve the pain and stiffness caused by trigger points in your muscles. Trigger points are like knots in your muscles, and they prevent your body parts from relaxing properly. In order to relieve trigger point tenderness, special injections containing anesthetics or corticosteroids are put directly into each trigger point. These injections “shut down” the trigger points, providing quick and immediate relief from pain.

What happens after the Trigger Point Therapy?

Recovery from trigger point injection therapy is relatively quick and painless. Your pain symptoms should disappear within a few minutes of your injections. Physical therapy is recommended before or after your injections, depending on each individual case. Stretching of the muscles enhances the effects of trigger point injections.