The Norcross Chiropractor to see - Chiropractor Norcross

Trigger Point Injections

A trigger point, typically referred to as "knots" in the muscle, can trap or irritate surrounding nerves and cause referred pain, scar tissue, loss of range of motion and weakness may develop over time. A trigger point in the trapezius muscle which attaches from the shoulder to the back of the head can refer pain up to the temples. Trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle which attaches from the lower spine to the pelvis can refer pain from the back to the buttocks and back of the thigh. 

Trigger points are painful on compression and cause strong, painful muscle spasms,  thus the need for trigger point injections as part of the treatment. TPI injections typically contain a mild numbing solution and a natural or biological medicine such as Traumeel. Traumeel is a natural, safe, and effective anti-inflammatory. TPI injections are prescribed as a series and it is very important to complete the series because the goal with any treatment at THC is to correct the CAUSE of the problem and not just eliminate pain. Just as with braces that must stay on for the full duration or the patient risks a relapse, the same applies to TPI injections. If the patient does not finish the prescribed series, it is very possible that irritated nerves will trigger spasms that may disrupt the bio-mechanical corrections already made.

Our medical team has seen highly positive results using trigger point injections in helping to decrease muscle pain and tension and when combined with other treatments that we offer, a favorable prognosis can usually be expected.