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Trigger point injections are a method used to treat tender points and tense areas called trigger points in the muscles and muscle fascia (the membrane that surrounds the muscles). These injections use medications such as local anesthetic, steroids or botox to relax trigger points and relieve pain.

Indications for Trigger Point Injections:

• Myofascial pain syndrome: Pain and tension in the muscles and muscle fascia
• Fibromyalgia: A chronic disease characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and sleep problems
• Headaches: Tension headache and migraine
• Neck pain: Muscle spasms and tension
• Back pain: Muscle spasms and tension
• Lower back pain: Muscle spasms and tension
• Shoulder pain: Muscle spasms and tendinitis
• Hip pain: Muscle spasms and piriformis syndrome
• Knee pain: Muscle spasms and patellar tendinitis

Contraindications of Trigger Point Injections:

• Infection at the injection site
• Bleeding clotting disorders
• Allergic reactions
• Pregnancy

Trigger Point Injections Procedure:

Trigger point injections are usually performed by a doctor or physical therapist. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the skin and a needle is inserted into the trigger point. Medicine is injected into the trigger point through the needle. The process usually takes a few minutes.

Advantages of Trigger Point Injections:

• It significantly relieves pain.
• It improves mobility and quality of life.
• It relaxes muscle spasms and tension.
• It is performed quickly and easily.
• Usually a few injections are sufficient.

Complications of Trigger Point Injections:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• nerve damage
• Allergic reactions
• Local pain and swelling

After Trigger Point Injections:

After trigger point injections, patients usually rest for a few hours and can return home the same day. There may be pain and swelling at the injection site for a few days. The doctor may prescribe painkillers and antibiotic medications to patients.