Trigger point injections
A trigger point is a local island of muscle spasm or muscle knot. The application of a needle with or without injectant can cause the muscle to release or relax toward normalcy.
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What are trigger point injections given for?
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How often can trigger point injections be done?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: trigger point injections?
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A 61-year old female asked:
What drug is injected with trigger point injections?
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A 44-year old asked:
Will the needle or i.V. Hurt during the trigger point injections?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How long does a trigger point injection typically help with myofascial pain?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Would a trigger point injection in just two areas be helpful for severe muscle knots? Or would more need to be done?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Please help! Can trigger point injection cause hot/cold burning all over the body as a side effect for a couple of month? Body feels hot but also cold
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A 45-year old asked:
Abdominal trigger point injection locations.?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How often can trigger point injections be done for myofascial pain?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How many trigger point injections can be done in one appointment for myofascial pain?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How long does a trigger point injection provide relief on average and is there a limit of how many can be done each year? I have really bad muscle pai
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A female asked:
What are the alternatives to trigger point injections in the hip and lower back?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Are physiatrists the only doctors who do trigger point injections (i live in pa)?
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A 60-year old female asked:
What causes increased tinnitus and a mild headache following cervical trigger point injections?
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A 27-year old male asked:
How long will my back and shoulder be sore after trigger point injections? It has been 13 hours and I am still really sore!
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A 63-year old female asked:
Would trigger point injections help my son? He has tried pt, accupuncture and aqui therapy w/o relief. Recommend a physiatrist in the li , ny area.
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A 49-year old asked:
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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A 20-year old female asked:
Hello, I had trigger point injections this morning due to chronic shoulder problems. What are side effects if I am still breastfeeding?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it okay to repeat trigger point injections in 3 weeks? The doctor did the injections only on my right side. The injections have a steroid.
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A 30-year old male asked:
Pain in Right Leg Hamstring Area for about 1 yr and 7 mnths. Need help with treatments. Do i need trigger point injection? Cannot afford medical care.
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A 45-year old asked:
Any trigger point injections for cervical spine disc herniation?
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A 32-year old asked:
How do trigger point injections work for cervical spine disc herniation?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What causes painful muscle knots in the neck/shoulder region? Will massage help? Will trigger point injections helps?
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A 63-year old female asked:
Had trigger point injections of Prednisone about 5-6 wks ago. How much would this raise my BS and for how long a period of time?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I've had 4 sets of trigger point injections done. Helps for 3-4 day each time. Should I keep getting them. Really bad muscle spasm pain. ?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I get trigger point injections for spasms related to cerv. Spondyl. Doc said when needle went in, muscle felt like gristle. Why would that be?
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A 36-year old asked:
Will trigger point injections with toradol cause stomach upset?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I have depression/anxiety. I am worried about neuro effects of steroids used in trigger-point injections. Should I ask doc not to use steroids in TPI?
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A 23-year old female asked:
How many trigger point injections would be needed to help with bad neck muscle pain?
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