Trigger Point Injections: Oakland, Wayne, Fair Lawn, Closter and Clifton NJ

Trigger point conditions are fairly common complaints that many of us just accept as a bothersome part of life. But that nagging tightness, muscle tension or spasm could actually be treatable and improve with a quick and simple therapy. If you’ve got a persistent area of pain and soreness in a specific muscle, it’s worth exploring your options. Trigger point injection therapy has helped many people who suffer from muscle pain find relief and long-term healing.

What is a Trigger Point?

Do you have a sore spot on your body that feels like the muscles are too tight and tangled? Those “knots” have a name and it’s known commonly as “trigger points.” These acute pain points can have a number of causes from injuries to repetitive stress, overuse as well as conditions that negatively affect the muscles of the body. You might notice that when you rub these muscles they feel tighter and more constricted than the rest of your body. The pain and tightness can spread to the entire limb or area of the body and these chronic sore spots can be a challenge to treat.

Trigger points occur in the myofascial tissue, this is the connecting tissue which surrounds muscles, which can become painful and tender. Trigger points are most common in the following areas of the body:.

Jaw muscles
Front and sides of the neck
Hips
Lower back
Across the neck and shoulders
Sides of the head

What are Trigger Point Injections?

Dealing with a trigger point can affect many parts of your life. You may feel distracted at work or feel bothered by the pain while you’re trying to enjoy your favorite activities. The good news is that there are options for treatment and potential for healing. Trigger point injections can help knotted up muscles relax and promote healing. This is done using all-natural medications which help improve blood flow and encourage the natural healing process of the body. A natural and safe formula is used to directly target the painful knot and provide relief from the pain, allowing the affected muscle to relax, supporting greater blood flow and reducing inflammation.

What conditions do trigger point injections treat?

Trigger points can happen in many parts of the body and trigger point injections can be an effective therapy that gives you relief from the pain while promoting faster healing. There are many areas of the body and conditions that can benefit from trigger point injections, including:

Chronic pain such as back pain
Trigger point injections can help with chronic muscle pain, headaches, and back pain
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain syndrome
Neck pain
TMJ
Tension headaches
Tennis elbow
Plantar fasciitis
Bursitis
Sports injuries

What are the benefits of trigger point injection therapy?

Relief from chronic pain – that’s obviously the benefit of trigger point injection therapy that will immediately get the most attention and there’s good reason for that, since trigger points can be very painful and disruptive to everyday life. But it’s worth understanding that trigger point injections don’t just provide pain relief, but offer other benefits as well, including:

Breaks the pain cycle
Relaxes the muscle
Promotes improved blood flow
Encourages proper healing of the muscle tissue
Promotes return to healthy function
Targeted medicated pain relief delivered precisely to the affected trigger point

Is a trigger point injection a steroid or narcotic or other medication?

You can rest assured that the medication used in trigger point injections is neither a steroid or a narcotic. At Oakland Spine & Physical Therapy, our mission is to help our patients find relief from pain and improve the functioning of the affected area without the use of potentially problematic painkillers or invasive surgery. Our trigger point injections are a natural formula of homeopathic

mineral extracts that are widely used in sports medicine to heal injured athletes and support their performance. Our special medication blend includes 14 natural healing ingredients such as extracts of arnica, echinacea, yarrow, bellis, and sulfur. These botanicals have been used for centuries for their healing properties and abilities to reduce inflammation and pain.

How is a trigger point injection administered?

Trigger point injections are quick and easy. There’s no need for imaging or lengthy diagnostic testing because trigger points are not evident on x-rays or MRIs. Instead, one of our therapists will manually locate the precise point that could benefit from the injection and provide a small injection of the all-natural solution. Patients say they barely feel a thing and the procedure only takes a few minutes so you won’t even need to set aside much time for the therapy. In fact, it’s so simple that multiple areas can be treated in the same visit.

Are trigger point injections safe?

Trigger point injections are very safe thanks to the all-natural formula which doesn’t use narcotics or steroids, but of which carry risks. Of course, any injection carries the risk of bleeding or injection at the injection site. Some patients may notice temporary bruising, soreness, or numbness at the injection site, but this usually goes away relatively soon after the therapy is administered.

What Can I Expect After My Trigger Point Injection?

Trigger point injection therapies don’t require any recovery period, so you can go about your normal schedule of activities without interruption. Immediately after your injection, our team will apply ice to reduce any momentary swelling at the injection site and you’ll soon be ready to get back to your day. We recommend avoiding bathing or swimming the day after the injection to keep the injection site free of bacteria.

Do trigger point injections hurt?

We understand, most people don’t love injections, but rest assured, we use very small needles, which cause less discomfort. You’ll just feel a small prick and thanks to our expert team, you’ll barely notice the injection. It all takes just a few seconds to administer and before you know it, your therapy will be all done!

How long do the effects of trigger point injections last?

You can expect the pain relief of a trigger point injection to last for potentially a month or longer. Everyone’s body is different, so this change given the severity of your trigger point. However, the healing benefits of the therapy will extend beyond this duration. After several therapies, you’ll notice improvement in the trigger point area and will require less frequent injections.

Can I combine trigger point injections with other treatments?

Not only can you combine trigger point injections with other treatments, but it’s strongly encouraged. By combining trigger point therapy with chiropractic care, physical therapy, and/or occupational therapy, you can accelerate your healing and exponentially enhance the benefits of all of these therapies.

Is a trigger point injection right for you?

If you believe you’re suffering from a trigger point condition, reach out to the pain relief experts at Oakland Spine & Physical Therapy. We can help customize a treatment plan that’s right for you and offer you the appropriate options that match with your health and wellness goals. Trigger point injections can be a practical and easy solution to the bothersome trigger point conditions that can derail your daily life. Don’t wait when help is available. Reach out today, schedule a consultation and start experiencing real healing at any of our convenient northern NJ locations.

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