Fast Relief for Deep Muscle Pain with
Trigger Point Injection Therapy!
How You May Benefit From Trigger Point Injection Therapy:
- May help reduce localized muscle pain and tenderness
- May relieve tight muscle knots known as trigger points
- May improve range of motion and flexibility
- May reduce muscle spasms and stiffness
- May complement chiropractic adjustments by addressing muscular tension
- May help improve mobility and everyday function
- May provide relief for some types of neck, shoulder, and back pain
- May support rehabilitation when combined with stretching, exercise, and chiropractic care
Trigger Point Injections
When the tissue surrounding the muscle, fascia (or myofascial), contracts and sticks to itself, it develops a trigger point. It is a knot under the skin that causes pain in the area in which it has developed. However, in some cases, a trigger point can also cause pain in other areas of the body, which is called referred pain. Trigger point injections can help treat this pain. If you experience chronic pain due to poor posture, muscle injury, poor mechanics, and joint disorders in your lower back, neck, arms, and legs, trigger point injections may help. It can treat certain medical conditions, such as:
How Do Trigger Point Injections Work?
The healthcare practitioner will thoroughly ask about your medical history, condition, symptoms, and overall health, including your current medications. Then will ask the patient to lie down or sit depending on the trigger point location. Then, the healthcare practitioner will cleanse the skin on the affected area with an alcohol pad and may also mark the trigger point with a skin marker. After the trigger point is identified by feeling it, they will pinch the point between their fingers and stabilize the tissue. Then, insert a thin needle and attach it to a syringe into the trigger point. This continues the process of repeatedly inserting and retracting the needle without completely withdrawing it from the muscle. You may experience muscle spasms or twitching. The process continues unless the twitching stops or the muscles are relaxed. Finally, the patient gets local anesthesia, and the procedure is completed.
Trigger Point Injection Therapy FAQs
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Trigger point injections are treatments in which a healthcare professional injects medication into painful, tight areas of muscle known as trigger points.
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Best trigger point injection therapy in Monroeville
I highly recommend this physical therapy office to anyone in need of care. The entire staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. They take the time to get to know each patient on a first-name basis, which creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere from the moment you walk in. They truly make you feel valued and cared for throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a place that provides excellent care while making you feel like family, this is the place to go! *
miranda M. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
My hour visits on Thursdays are the best part of my week. I am well taken care of in spite of the "comedy" from some of the staff. Seriously, the care I receive is topnotch. My main concern is lower back pain and the "program" I am in has improved the problem. *
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Charlotte R. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh E. Health Center has helped me through a very difficult time in my life with my back. When I thought nothing could be done they gave me hope. The treatments have been very successful I am very happy with my progress and with how everything has been handled. They are very professional but most of all very caring about the individual and my well-being. I highly recommend them to everyone. They actually make it pleasant to go for therapy *
Lisa V. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
I have been going to Dr. Schultz since August 5, 2021. I started seeing him due to back issues due to my work of being a Certified Nursing Assistant of more than 15 years. I could hardly walk anymore and the pain was unbearable. While a year later, I am doing fabulous due to his treatments and maintenance care of me. He along with his staff and beautiful wife Lisa have been a God Send to me. I am down to seeing him now only once a month the maintenance care to keep me steady and on track. He gave me my life back literally. *
Cynthia N. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
I recommend this Center for anyone needed help with your overall health. I love the all the staff and Dr. Shultz is amazing!! Since I started my care here I feel my strongest everyday! Thank you *
Jiamia M. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
When I first came to Pittsburgh East Health Center I was in so much neck pain that I could not lift or turn my head at all and I was unable to drive. Pain medication was not helping at all and I was in such desperate need of relief that I just called the first chiropractor that popped up on Google. I am so glad that I ended up at Pittsburgh East Health Center! Dr. Shultz, Dr. Levi, and Madi have been a huge help! They were quick to assess the issue and started pain management immediately. After just a few sessions, I was back to my normal functionality! Since then they have continued to assist me in staying pain free. On top of relieving my pain, their office is a very welcoming and friendly place, and I have grown a strong relationship with everyone there! If you are in any kind of pain that is interfering with your everyday life, I would definitely recommend checking out Pittsburgh East Health Center! *
Bernadette H. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
The doctors and staff at Pittsburgh East Health Center care about the health and well being of each patient according to his/her individual need. I have been a patient here for several years regarding diverse issues and I'm always pleased with the results. The office is conveniently located and the office hours accommodate my busy schedule. Thanks to Dr Schultz and his caring staff's hands on attention and use of modern technical modalities, the aches, pains and strains of my aging body have been ameliorated without surgery, invasive procedures or harmful prescription medications. I highly recommend this friendly physical therapy and chiropractic practice. *
Janet W. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
My back is about 85% better and I've lost 20 lbs. I have been suffering with my lower back for about 3 yrs and my husband was having to pull me out of bed several days a week. My husband has been doing all of the housework. I feel like I have my life back! *
Patsy C. Monroeville, Pennsylvania
My experience at Pittsburgh East Health Center has been a great one the staff is passionate about the work that they do from Dr Schultz, Dr Levi , Ms Lisa and Mattie they are very professional also the atmosphere is very pleasant and inviting. The care that I have received is very helpful with my overall health I look forward to continuing to improve with the help of the Center. I would highly recommend any and everyone that is having any problems with any of the services that they provide. *
Delroy T. Monroeville, Pennsylvania* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.