Trigger Point Injection Los Angeles

Trigger Point Injection in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills CA

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A trigger point injection is used to treat various painful conditions, such as myofascial pain syndrome.

These injections are used to inactivate pain signals in the body through release of endorphins and inactivation of the trigger point injected.

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Trigger Point Injection in Beverly Hills

Trigger Point Injections

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What are myofascial trigger points?
- Trigger points are either active or latent. Active trigger points are a taut band of muscle that is tender to palpation. Latent trigger points display hypersensitivity and a twitch response.
How common are myofascial trigger points?
- The prevalence of myofascial trigger points among people who complain of pain varies. Rates have been reported as low as 30% to as high as 93%. Localization of the trigger point is done during the doctor’s examination.
How are trigger points diagnosed?
- The Los Angeles pain physician palpates the muscles to localize the trigger point. The most common physical finding is feeling a hypersensitive nodule or bundle of muscle, which feels harder than normal. In addition, palpating the area will cause pain, which can radiate to other body regions and elicit a twitch response. In addition, the doctor may use pressure algometry to quantify the sensitivity of the trigger points, using a hand-held pressure meter.
How do trigger point injections work?
- The injection of lidocaine into a trigger point usually provides immediate complete pain relief. Experts believe that free nerve endings (called nociceptors) are blocked and the muscle becomes relaxed. This is done through disruption of the trigger point by the mechanical effect of the needle along with the relaxation effect of the anesthetic.
What conditions are treated with trigger point injections?
- Trigger point injections are used for many conditions. These include:
  
  . Myofascial pain syndrome
  . Headache
  . Low back pain
  . Neck pain
How is a trigger point injection done?
- You will sit or lie down for the trigger point injection. The doctor will feel of your muscle to locate the trigger point. A small needle will be inserted in the skin, and an anesthetic will be instilled. Usually, several areas are injected at the same time.
What medications are used in trigger point injections?
- Other than a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine, other medications are used in trigger point injections. These include normal saline, Botox, and corticosteroids. Many studies support each of these medications. The volume of the solution also affects muscle spasm and is helpful for pain. A local anesthetic will numb the area to relieve pain, whereas a small dose of a steroid decreases muscle inflammation. Botox can paralyze the muscle to prevent the recurrence. Your physician will chose the medication depending on your symptoms and response to treatment.
How effective are trigger point injections?
- Many clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of trigger point injections for relief of pain. In a study of patients with low back pain, trigger point injections were found to offer symptomatic pain relief. Another study of chronic pelvic pain, the success rate was found to be 85%. When used to treat neck pain, Botox trigger injections were found to have an efficacy rate of 90%.

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