A trigger point is a knot in your muscle that doesn’t relax and is very sensitive to touch. Trigger points can also cause muscle spasms (twitches) or a feeling of tightness. When pressure is applied to the trigger point, you will feel some pain in that area. You may also feel some pain in another part of your body. This is called the target zone. Common areas that have trigger points are the muscles in your: Buttocks Upper back Lower back Neck
A trigger point is a knot in your muscle that doesn’t relax and is very sensitive to touch. Trigger points can also cause muscle spasms (twitches) or a feeling of tightness. When pressure is applied to the trigger point, you will feel some pain in that area. You may also feel some pain in another part of your body. This is called the target zone.
A trigger point shot is used to treat a trigger point in your muscle. The numbing medication in a trigger point shot can help relieve some of your pain. The act of inserting the needle into your muscle may also help break up the knot and relieve spasms and the feeling of tightness. This will make you feel better and make it easier for you to move and exercise.
Before getting a trigger point shot, tell your provider if you:
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A trigger point shot is quick and simple. Your provider will find the trigger point by feeling around the area that hurts. Once they have found the trigger point, your provider will clean and mark your skin where the shot will be given.
Then, your provider will inject a small amount of numbing medication into the trigger point. You should only feel some pinching as the needle is put through your skin. Your provider may massage the area to help the medication get into the entire area around the trigger point.
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