When muscles do not relax, knots or trigger points form, causing pain. Trigger point injections can provide pain relief to trigger points, spots of sensitivity in muscles like those in the arms, legs, back, neck, shoulders, and other muscle groups. This procedure involves inserting a small needle that contains a local anesthetic or saline into a trigger point. TPIs temporarily numb and relax muscles, inactivate trigger points and alleviate pain. Trigger point injections can also treat fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and myofascial pain syndrome.

Dr. Jehrio can complete a physical examination to detect trigger points and then administer a TPI. Following the injection, you may experience soreness while your body is recovering. Heat and stretching exercises can lessen the discomfort. Benefits of this treatment vary from patient to patient.