Trigger point injections

Trigger points are painful, hyperirritable, tight spots in skeletal muscles that cause a common condition known as myofascial pain syndrome. The diagnosis is made by a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor based on patients’ medical history and physical examination results. Trigger point injections inactivate myofascial trigger points, and often are used in combination with other therapy and exercises. Injections typically are performed using local anesthetics with or without corticosteroids or cortisone. Certain cases require the use of dry needling techniques (nothing is injected) or of botulinum toxin (Botox_®).

Locations

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Contact information

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: 952-993-3800

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