Treatment
Myofascial trigger points are tight, painful knots within muscle tissue that cause both local and referred pain. For patients with chronic jaw, facial, and neck pain, trigger point injections offer rapid, targeted relief that oral medications and physical therapy alone often cannot achieve.
Conditions Treated
Benefits
Many patients experience significant pain reduction within hours to days of treatment — much faster than oral medications or physical therapy alone.
Unlike pain medications that mask symptoms, trigger point injections address the actual source of pain — the tight muscle knot itself.
Chronic trigger points perpetuate a cycle of muscle tension and pain. Injections interrupt this cycle, allowing the muscle to relax and heal.
The procedure takes 15–30 minutes. Mild soreness at the injection site is common for 1–2 days but most patients return to normal activities immediately.
Trigger point injections work well alongside splint therapy, laser therapy, and Botox as part of a comprehensive pain management plan.
What to Expect
We palpate the jaw, neck, and facial muscles to identify active trigger points and map the pattern of referred pain.
A small volume of local anaesthetic is injected directly into each trigger point using a fine needle. Multiple points may be treated in a single session.
A brief twitch response in the muscle is normal and indicates accurate needle placement. Pain relief often begins within hours.
We review your response and may recommend a course of 3–6 treatments, combined with stretching and self-care strategies to prevent recurrence.
FAQ
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