Trigger Point Injections in Wilsonville OR?

Trigger point injection (TPI) in Wilsonville OR is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles cannot relax. Trigger points can irritate the nerves around them and cause referred pain, or pain that is felt in another part of the body.

When and Why Do We Use Trigger Point Injections in Wilsonville OR?

A TPI can be used to treat several muscle groups, most commonly those in the arms, legs, lower back, and neck. TPI’s can also be used to treat fibromyalgia and tension headaches.

What Happens During a Trigger Point Injection?

Your Doctor will insert a small needle into the trigger point of concern. The injection itself contains 1% local anesthetic and 99% saline solution at our clinic. The injection effectively releases the trigger point to alleviate pain. Injections take just a few minutes to perform. Several sites may be injected in one visit. Some patients respond well to 1 round of TPI(s), while others may require multiple TPI injections over several weeks.