Overview of Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections (TPI) are a treatment offered at Harbour Medical Centers for patients suffering from myofascial pain syndrome. This procedure is specifically designed to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax.
Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain
Many patients experience significant relief from pain symptoms related to conditions like tension headaches, fibromyalgia, and myofascial pain syndrome. The injections can include a local anesthetic and may contain a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation.
Conditions Treated with Trigger Point Injections
- Fibromyalgia
- Tension Headaches
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Muscle Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
- Immediate Relief: Patients often feel significant pain relief immediately following the procedure.
- Minimal Side Effects: The treatment involves minimal risk, particularly when performed by our experienced medical staff.
- Quick Procedure: Each session typically lasts just a few minutes.
- Enhanced Mobility: Reduces pain and discomfort, enabling improved mobility and quality of life.
Comprehensive Approach to Care
At Harbour Medical Centers, trigger point injections are often part of a broader pain management plan, which may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, and lifestyle modifications to ensure long-term results.
Visit Us
If you’re experiencing persistent muscle pain, visit Harbour Medical Centers at 1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, for a consultation to see if trigger point injections could be the right treatment for you.
FAQs About Trigger Point Injections
What are trigger point injections?
Trigger point injections are treatments that inject anesthetics, sometimes with corticosteroids, directly into the trigger points of muscles.
How quickly do trigger point injections work?
Many patients feel relief almost immediately after the injection.
Are trigger point injections painful?
Patients may feel a pinch or discomfort during the injection, but this is typically brief.
How long do the benefits of trigger point injections last?
The duration of pain relief varies; some patients experience prolonged relief lasting weeks or even months.
Can trigger point injections cure my condition?
While TPIs are not a cure, they are effective in managing and alleviating pain associated with certain conditions.
What should I expect during the procedure?
The procedure involves a quick injection into the trigger point and is usually done in a doctor’s office.
Are there any risks associated with trigger point injections?
The risks are minimal but can include infection, bleeding, or bruising at the injection site.
How often can I receive trigger point injections?
Treatment schedules vary depending on the individual’s response and the recommendation of the healthcare provider.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Harbour Medical Centers today.
How Our Trigger Point Care Plan Works
1. Tell Your Story
When you arrive at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be greeted by two of the friendliest faces you’ve ever met. They will assist you with a simple intake form and escort you to one of our comfortable and elegant consultation suites. Then, your very own case manager will sit and listen to your story and document your areas of discomfort and loss. After your consultation is complete, the case manager will introduce you to all of our medical providers, who will individually perform an appropriate exam based on their experience and specialty and then determine what other additional testing, such as X-ray, MRI, CT or Diagnostic Ultrasound will need to be performed. Once completed, we will schedule your follow-up visit, typically within 24-48 hours.
2. Team Meeting
Between your Day 1 and your Day 2 visit, the medical, therapy, and chiropractic teams go into action. We pull together the clinical and intake data, the X-ray imaging, and the orthopedic and neurological testing results and determine a multidisciplinary approach diagnosis, utilizing over 50 years of healthcare experience. This enables every treatment team member to have a say in your unique condition, diagnosis, and purpose for why you want to be healthier. We can then produce a comprehensive and specialized treatment plan that will help you get better faster, address the cause of your painful condition, and effectively stay healthy to enjoy a future quality of life.
3. Accelerated Recovery Program
Our comprehensive program is designed to restore your quality of life efficiently and effectively. We may employ a variety of modalities to accomplish this goal including but not limited to Regenerative Medicine, Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Decompression, Class 4 Laser Therapy, Radial Pressure Wave, Neurocure, NeuroMed, In-House Active Therapy, Spinal and Extremity Adjustments.
4. Quality & Quantity of Life
At Harbour Medical, our goal is to quickly remove your pain points, address and correct the underlying condition of those areas, and provide you with the simple tools to maintain, preserve, and protect the new and amazing level of function and well-being that translates into your ability to enjoy the moments that give your life purpose and joy.
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1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
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Book a complimentary consultation, exam, and any necessary X-rays with our expert, multidisciplinary providers and case mangers. ($270 Value)
