Struggling with persistent muscle knots and tension that won't go away? Trigger point injections provide targeted relief where you need it most.
Trigger points are tight, painful knots in your muscles that cause discomfort and restrict movement. You might feel them as hard lumps under your skin that hurt when you press on them—and sometimes they cause pain that radiates to other areas of your body. Trigger point injections are a quick, minimally invasive treatment that delivers medication directly into these painful knots. The injection helps the muscle relax, reduces inflammation, and breaks the pain cycle—often providing relief within minutes to hours.
Most patients describe immediate improvement after treatment. The procedure takes just 5-10 minutes, and you can return to normal activities the same day. Unlike oral pain medications that affect your whole body, trigger point injections target the exact source of your pain. Many people come to us after trying muscle relaxers, heat therapy, or massage without lasting results—trigger point injections work differently by directly addressing the muscle knot that's causing your discomfort.
Part of comprehensive care: Trigger point injections are one component of our family medicine practice. We often combine them with medical acupuncture for enhanced results, and also offer joint injections for arthritis and joint pain.
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We'll reach out within 24 hours to answer your questions and help you schedule an appointment. Most new patients are seen same day, in person or via telemedicine.
Our experienced clinical team provides comprehensive, personalized care
Call today and we'll see you within 24-48 hours. Don't wait weeks for pain relief.
Combine injections with medical acupuncture for enhanced, longer-lasting results.
When you're in pain, you shouldn't wait weeks for relief. Our team of providers means we can usually see you the same day or within 24-48 hours. Call us in the morning, get relief by afternoon.
Our clinical team doesn't just inject and send you home. We evaluate your whole body to understand WHY the joint is painful. Is it your posture, your activity level, an underlying condition? We address the root cause, not just mask symptoms.
Common questions about the procedure, recovery, and results
Most patients describe the injection as a brief pinch or pressure sensation. The discomfort is minimal and lasts only seconds. Many people feel immediate relief that far outweighs the momentary discomfort of the injection itself.
Many patients experience immediate or near-immediate improvement. The medication starts working within minutes, and you may notice reduced pain and increased range of motion right away. Full relief typically develops over the next 24-72 hours.
Trigger point injections effectively treat tension headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, fibromyalgia pain, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic muscle tension. They're particularly helpful when you have specific painful knots that haven't responded to other treatments.
Some patients find lasting relief after just one injection. Others benefit from a series of 2-4 treatments spaced a few weeks apart. We'll create a personalized treatment plan based on your response and pain severity. Many patients maintain relief with occasional injections as needed.
Yes, absolutely. The procedure takes only 5-10 minutes, and you can drive yourself home and return to normal activities immediately. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours to allow the medication to work fully, but you can resume desk work, light activity, and daily tasks right away.
Most insurance plans cover trigger point injections as a standard medical procedure. We'll verify your coverage before treatment and handle pre-authorization if needed. Call us at (908) 450-7002 with your insurance information.
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