What is a Trigger Point Injection?
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Trigger Point Injections is a procedure to reduce muscle pain caused by trigger points or knots formed when muscles do not relax. It’s a minimally invasive procedure where a local anaesthetic and sometimes a corticosteroid, is injected directly into a trigger point to alleviate pain and promote muscle relaxation. Trigger point injections for nerve pain in London help break up the muscle knot, reducing inflammation and improving blood flow to the concerned area. This treatment is often used with other therapies, such as physical therapy, to address underlying muscle dysfunction.
1. Localized muscle pain or tenderness is often accompanied by a palpable knot or tight band of muscle.
2. Pain that worsens with movement or pressure applied to the affected area.
3. Limited range of motion or discomfort in performing certain activities due to muscle tightness.
4. Chronic or persistent muscle pain that has not responded to other conservative treatments.
What do Trigger Point Injections Treat?
Muscle pain:
Pain and discomfort caused by trigger points in various muscles throughout the body
Myofascial pain syndrome:
A condition characterized by the presence of trigger points and associated muscle pain
Fibromyalgia:
Trigger point injections can help alleviate pain in individuals with fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness.