Trigger Point Injections in Parker, CO
Targeted treatment designed to relieve painful muscle knots, reduce tension, and help restore comfortable movement.
What Are Trigger Point Injections?
Trigger points are tight, sensitive areas within a muscle that may cause pain at the site or refer discomfort to another part of the body. They commonly develop following an injury, repetitive strain, muscle overuse, or prolonged tension.
Trigger point injections deliver medication directly into the affected muscle. Depending on your needs, the injection may contain a local anesthetic or another medication selected by your healthcare provider to help relax the muscle and relieve discomfort.
At Rock Integrated Health, trigger point injections may include Sarapin or Traumeel, depending on your symptoms, health history, and provider’s recommendation. Before treatment, your provider will explain the selected medication, its ingredients, potential benefits, and possible risks. Learn More.
What to Expect
Your provider will identify the trigger point, clean the treatment area, and carefully insert a fine needle into the affected muscle. The procedure is typically completed during a brief office visit.
Temporary tenderness, soreness, bruising, or numbness may occur around the injection site. Your provider will give you instructions for activity and aftercare based on your treatment.
Conditions Trigger Point
Injections May Address
Trigger point injections may be recommended for muscle pain that has not improved with more conservative treatments. Common treatment areas and concerns include:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Mid-back and lower-back pain
- Muscle knots and spasms
- Tension-related headaches
- Myofascial pain
- Pain following an injury or accident
- Restricted movement caused by muscle tension
A consultation and examination are necessary to determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
Part of an Integrated Treatment Plan
Trigger point injections may be used independently or combined with chiropractic care, stretching, strengthening exercises, myofascial release, and other therapies.
By reducing muscle tension and discomfort, treatment may make it easier to move, exercise, and participate in your broader recovery plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are trigger point injections painful?
You may feel a brief pinch, pressure, or temporary discomfort as the needle enters the sensitive muscle. Tenderness around the treated area may continue for a short time afterward.
How quickly can I return to normal activities?
Many patients return to routine activities shortly after treatment, although your provider may recommend temporarily avoiding strenuous exercise involving the treated muscle.
How many injections will I need?
The number of treatments varies based on the location of your trigger points, the cause and duration of your symptoms, and your response to treatment. Your provider will recommend an individualized plan after evaluating you.
Find Relief From Persistent Muscle Pain
Schedule an evaluation to learn whether trigger point injections may be an
appropriate part of your personalized pain-relief plan.
