Muscle pain related to myofascial trigger points gets treated by trigger point injections.
Myofascial trigger points are directly injected with medication in this treatment & the doctor decides the best medicine based on severity & underlying cause of the pain.
A small needle is inserted into a myofascial trigger point by a doctor to inject the medication during the process.
People may feel a crunching sensation when the doctor inserts the needle if they have tense muscles & it usually subsides as the muscle relaxes.
Complication risks from a trigger point injection are very low. Bleeding and infection at the injection site are uncommon complications. A person may have soreness or numbness at the injection site temporarily.
You can actively use your muscle after a trigger point injection. Strenuous activity are to be avoided for the first few days.
