Trigger Point Injections

Twenty-three million Americans have a painful chronic musculoskeletal condition, such as myofascial trigger points, that limits their movement and diminishes their quality of life. The team at Loomis Medical Clinic is highly experienced in providing trigger point injections, an all-natural, long-term treatment option for chronic pain relief. To learn more about trigger point injections, call the office in Loomis, California, today.

Trigger points are tiny, inflamed knots in your myofascial tissue located in your skeletal muscles. The knots develop from repetitive strain and injuries but can also occur from physical inactivity, bad posture, and nutritional deficiencies. These include:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid
• Malic acid
• Magnesium

Trigger points are located in the upper back and behind the shoulder, leading to pain in your neck, back, and head. When active, trigger points cause persistent, radiating discomfort from the pain site.

How will untreated trigger points affect my health?

Trigger point pain initially stays local to the knot. But the longer the knot goes untreated, the more likely the pain will spread outward and limit your body’s functionality. Muscles affected by the knot may weaken, forcing your other muscles to overcompensate and further stress your body. The pain may affect your neck, back, and pelvis, resulting in poor posture.

Chronic poor posture can cause injuries to other body parts, such as:

• Back
• Neck
• Jaw
• Sciatica

If you’re concerned about ongoing musculoskeletal pain, schedule an evaluation with our team at Loomis Medical Clinic.

What are trigger point injections?

Trigger point injections are natural and safe and address the cause of your symptoms for long-term pain relief. Traditional trigger point treatments, such as prescription muscle relaxers, provide temporary relief only and may cause side effects, such as blurred vision, drowsiness, and diarrhea.

What is the procedure for trigger point injections?

The procedure takes place at Loomis Medical Clinic. It’s relatively quick and painless. Our team may recommend lidocaine for sensitive patients to numb the injection site before administering the shot.

The procedure begins with a thorough physical examination to locate your trigger points. Your Loomis Medical Clinic provider cleans the trigger point to prepare the site for the anesthetic shot. The shot relaxes the trigger point, but if it doesn’t fully relax, they may recommend another shot at a slightly different angle or depth. After the procedure, you’ll need to keep your muscles moving. Our team will provide instructions for proper exercise and stretching techniques you can do at home.

If you want to reduce painful symptoms caused by active trigger points, call Loomis Medical Clinic today.