Trigger Point Injections This out-patient procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender knots can form in the muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy, connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs.
Frequently asked Questions: 1. What is a trigger point injection? A trigger point injection is the injection of a small amount of local anesthetic and/or steroid or traumeel into the muscle where the trigger point is located. 2. Why is a trigger point injection performed? A trigger point injection may be performed if you are experiencing muscular pain where a tense, painful band has developed with the muscle. This can improve pain, reduce spasms, and improve mobility. 3. Why would a trigger point injection NOT be performed? A trigger point injection will not be performed is you have an active infection at the site of injection, bleeding problems, allergy to local anesthetic, steroid, traumeel, and/or pregnancy. 4. What are the preparations for the procedure? No special preparations are required for the trigger point injection. Diabetic patients should bring their glucometer to the procedure. 5. What happens during the procedure? After the procedure has been explained by the provider, an informed consent paper (giving permission for the procedure) must be signed by the patient. Then, the area of pain will be examined and marked to locate the trigger point. This area will be cleaned with an antiseptic. Then a small needle will be inserted into the marked area, and a small amount of Page 1 of 2