T P I

Therapy

Trigger Point Injections – TPI

Trigger Point Injections (TPI) are used to treat muscular pain. Myofascial trigger points cause muscle to be tight and spastic. This tightness can pinch the blood and nerve in the muscle resulting in pain. This pain may radiate to other areas in the body as well. Myofascial trigger points can develop in a muscle from trauma, poor mechanics, and overuse.

What to expect during TPI:

We will first lie you down. Once comfortable myofascial trigger points will be located then a local anesthetic is injected into them. Immediately the TPI cause the muscle to relax resulting in instant pain relief.

Expected Treatment For TPI:

The number of treatments needed vary upon severity and cause of pain. Most patients are 80% better after 3 sessions. For greater improvement, some patients will need 4-8 sessions.

Will TPI help me?

Trigger point injections will help you if you have acute or chronic pain with muscle tightness. It also works wonders for patients that have chronic headaches. If you have tried getting massages or adjusted, but the pain relief is short lived then TPI’s will help you.