Question 1

where is the trigger point under a person''s armpit?'

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Trigger point: Trigger point is node, that happens on the muscle due to strain of it, there very litte muscles in the axils, that people called arm pit, i  dout you have a trigger point there, if there is a pain it is more likely due to folliculitis of the skin hair.

Question 2

back problems for years. it's now radiating down the arm. doc wants to do trigger point injections, should i do it?

Accepted Answer

Trigger points: Can't hurt... Worst case, you get an anti-inflammatory in your system (depomedrol (methylprednisolone) in injection). Better result if diagnosis more confirmed. Trigger point not likely to explain arm pain. That sounds more like a pinched nerve. Regardless, if not worsening, any treatment (pt, shots, anti-inflammatories) ok as first try.

Question 3

what causes burning pain in the back of the neck? i had trigger point injection but they worsen the pain tingling and numbness in the neck and arm

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: This could be neuropathy or a pinched nerve. I would see a neurologist or spine surgeon.

Question 4

what are trigger point injections given for?

Accepted Answer

Relieve pain: Trigger points are areas of the nervous system considered extra sensitive to stimuli which normally would cause no problem but since they are hypersensitive - they cause pain and other symptoms.  Injection of numbing medication or anti-inflammatories can relieve the local stress and cut down the frequency of attacks; occasionally curing the problem.

Question 5

abdominal trigger point injection locations.?

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Many points: I usually feel the areas pf the abdomenal wall to find the tirgger points my self.

Question 6

will a trigger point massage cure shoulder bursitis?

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May or  may not: The correct  trigger  point  may help  the pain at that site, but not necessarily if it is bursitis which can improve  with exercise, heat, ice or even an injection.

Question 7

help doctors! what're trigger point pains in muscles?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Spasm: Trigger points are bands of taut muscle areas that hurt when pressed upon and radiate to other areas than just the painful spot that is pressed upon.  Most times stretching and massage of that area relieves these spots, however sometime they continue and need to be addressed by your doctor.

Question 8

what is myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

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See below: A myofascial trigger point is thought to be an area of irritable muscle. Pressure on this area will often cause local pain as well as a referral of pain to other sites. The exact nature and cause of these trigger points is unknown but they do exist. Trigger point release is a manual therapy technique to desensitize this spot. It usually consists of deep pressure as well as stretch of the muscle.

Question 9

how often can trigger point injections be done for myofascial pain?

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It depends on what: Solution is used. If it is only lidocaine or mixture of saline and lido it can done monthly. But if there is steroid mix within, then should be much less frequent and I do not advocate for any steroid use as it really doesn't provide any additional benefit base on current medical evidence.

Question 10

any value from myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

Accepted Answer

In some cases: In some cases this can be helpful . In my experience these trigger points are often the result of dysfunction of the deeper tissues in the joints and ligaments and i get better results if i address these problems rather than deal with the problems at the surface such as trigger points. Often the trigger points will go away if the deeper structures are treated properly.

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Where is the trigger point under a person''s armpit?'

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Back problems for years. it's now radiating down the arm. doc wants to do trigger point injections, should i do it?

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What causes burning pain in the back of the neck? i had trigger point injection but they worsen the pain tingling and numbness in the neck and arm

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What are trigger point injections given for?

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Abdominal trigger point injection locations.?

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Will a trigger point massage cure shoulder bursitis?

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Help doctors! what're trigger point pains in muscles?

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What is myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

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How often can trigger point injections be done for myofascial pain?

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Any value from myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

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