What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are hyperirritable spots within tight muscle bands. They often feel like small, tender nodules (or “knots”) and can:

• Cause localized or referred pain
• Restrict movement and flexibility
• Make everyday tasks uncomfortable
• Disrupt sleep and posture

How Trigger Point Injections Work

Trigger point injections involve inserting a small needle into the muscle knot and injecting a local anesthetic — sometimes combined with a corticosteroid — to:

• Relax the tight muscle
• Reduce inflammation
• Relieve pain almost immediately

The procedure takes just a few minutes and is performed on-site by our trained medical professionals. You can usually return to normal activities the same day.

Conditions We Treat with Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point therapy can be effective for many muscle-related pain conditions, including:

• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tension headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Lower back pain
• Postural muscle tightness
• Sports-related muscle strain