Your back pain may be the result of an issue with any one of the tissues in the back – bones, joints, muscles, nerves and more. When a muscle does not relax, trigger points or knots may form in muscles or the surrounding fascia. These knots, or trigger points, can irritate the nearby nerves,leading to referred pain in other parts of the body. While trigger points can form anywhere in the body, the rhomboid and trapezius muscles of the back are the most vulnerable.
These painful trigger points can be treated with trigger point injections.
Trigger point injections can be used to treat most muscles of the –
- Lower back
- Arms
- Neck
- Legs
Experienced pain physicians can isolate the trigger points for the trigger point injections and help you obtain pain relief.
Once the exact location of the trigger point is determined, an anesthetic and steroid medication is injected into the affected muscle to help it relax. Based on the severity of the trigger point, multiple injections can be administered.
Trigger point injections can be used alone or as part of a comprehensive pain management plan.
Trigger point injections hurt no more than any other injection and your pain doctor may apply a topical anesthetic to avoid pain before making the injection.
Once the anti-inflammatory properties of the steroid take effect, patients can participate in physical therapy to strengthen the muscles and achieve lasting back pain relief.
To know more about pain treatment or sports medicine in Sandy Springs or Norcross, GA, call one of leading pain management clinics, Atlanta Innovative Medicine at 770-416-9995.
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