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Dr. Kailash KothariMD Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, FIAPM (Pain Medicine) · 30+ years experience
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Trigger point injections at Pain Clinic of India provide rapid relief for myofascial pain syndrome, tension headaches, and chronic muscle pain.
What are Trigger Point Injections?
A small amount of local anesthetic is injected directly into painful muscle knots (trigger points), breaking the pain cycle and allowing the muscle to relax and heal.
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Who is Trigger Point Injections for?
- Myofascial pain with palpable trigger points
- Tension headaches from muscle trigger points
- Neck and shoulder muscle pain
- Chronic muscle pain not responding to physiotherapy
How Trigger Point Injections is performed
- Trigger points are identified by palpation
- The skin is cleaned
- A fine needle is inserted directly into the trigger point
- Local anesthetic is injected
- The needle may be redirected to treat the entire taut band
- A bandage is applied
Before, during & after the procedure
Before: No special preparation needed. Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the painful area.
During: Takes 10-20 minutes. You may feel a brief twitch response when the needle hits the trigger point — this is actually a good sign indicating the correct spot.
After & recovery: Some soreness at the injection site for 1-2 days. Apply ice. Stretch the treated muscles as directed. Most patients feel significant relief within hours.
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
- Rapid pain relief
- Simple, quick procedure
- Minimal recovery time
- Can treat multiple trigger points in one session
- Can be combined with stretching program
- Very safe with minimal risks
Risks & possible side effects
- Temporary soreness
- Bruising
- Rare: pneumothorax (with thoracic injections)
- Infection (very rare)
Conditions treated with this procedure
Frequently asked questions about Trigger Point Injections
Medical references
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