Trigger Point Injections

Muscle pain, stiffness, and tension can make everyday activities difficult and interfere with your quality of life. Trigger point injections offer a safe, targeted approach to relieve these symptoms by addressing the tight knots of muscle that cause localized pain. At Anchor Spine & Joint in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, a team of pain management experts uses specialized techniques to provide relief, improve mobility, and help you return to your normal activities with less discomfort. Call now to schedule an appointment for trigger point injections or book online.

What are trigger point injections?

Trigger point injections are a minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve localized muscle pain caused by tight knots, known as trigger points. Your pain specialist at Anchor Spine & Joint injects a small amount of medication (usually a combination of an anesthetic and anti-inflammatories) directly into the affected muscle. 

This helps relax the muscle, reduce inflammation, and block pain signals from reaching your brain. You may feel immediate relief or experience gradual improvement over several days. 

Because they address the root cause of muscle tension, trigger point injections can restore function, improve mobility, and reduce discomfort during your daily activities.

What conditions can trigger point injections treat?

Trigger point injections typically treat chronic or acute muscle pain that hasn’t responded to other therapies. By targeting specific trigger points, these injections offer a precise approach to managing persistent muscle pain.

They’re especially effective for:

• Neck, shoulder, or back pain caused by muscle tightness
• Headaches or migraines associated with muscle tension
• Pain following an injury
• Pain due to repetitive strain
• Fibromyalgia-related muscle discomfort

In addition to providing relief, trigger point injections can enhance physical therapy outcomes by enabling you to stretch and strengthen your muscles more comfortably. 

Reducing pain at its source can prevent further muscle tightening, improve your posture, and restore your ability to perform daily tasks with less discomfort. 

Am I a candidate for trigger point injections?

If you’re struggling with localized muscle pain, stiffness, or knots that limit your movement or daily activities, you may be a good candidate for trigger point injections. Your provider may recommend them when conservative approaches like medications, massage, or stretching exercises haven’t provided meaningful relief. 

A pain management specialist assesses the underlying causes of your muscle pain and determines if these injections are appropriate for you. 

At Anchor Spine & Joint, you have access to experienced providers who deliver personalized care designed to reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and support your long-term muscle health.

Call today to set up an evaluation to discover if trigger point injections are right for you or use the online scheduling option.