A trigger point is an irritable, painful, taut muscle band or palpable knot in a muscle that can cause localized pain or referred pain away from the injured area. Referred pain from trigger points can mimic pinched nerves in the neck or low back. They can occur from direct muscle injuries, poor posture, secondarily from injured ligaments, or from spine conditions such as a herniated disc.
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
- Reduction of muscle spasm
- Decreased pain
- Improved blood flow
- Decreased inflammation
- Increased mobility