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I have really bad muscle knots in my shoulder/neck region. really painful. what type(s) of doctor does trigger point injections?
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Sequencing: First, get a visit with an osteopathic or physiatrist specialist, and uncover causation. Although TPI's might indeed be useful, other therapeutic interventions might be better, so start with understanding and move to rehab.
Answered 3/2/2016
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