A small injection into a specific knot of muscle that reproduces your pain when pressed.
What it is
Trigger points are taut bands within muscle that refer pain elsewhere in a reproducible pattern. Injecting them can release the band and interrupt the referral.
What we use it for
- Myofascial pain
- Persistent muscular pain after a crash
- Shoulder and upper back pain that has outlasted the original injury
What to expect
- Quick and done in the clinic room — no X-ray needed.
- You may feel a brief twitch as the needle enters the band; this is a good sign.
- Soreness for a day or two is normal.
- No driver required.
Risks
Every injection carries a small risk of bleeding, infection, an allergic reaction, or a temporary increase in pain. Steroid can raise blood sugar for several days, which matters if you are diabetic. Serious complications are rare, and we will go through the specific risks for your procedure and your health before you consent to anything.
To discuss whether this is appropriate for you, call (314) 310-5577 or request an appointment.
Common questions
Is this the same as dry needling?
Similar in principle. We generally use a small amount of local anaesthetic, which makes the procedure more comfortable.
Hurt in an accident? Start here.
You do not need a lawyer, a police report or a referral to be seen. Bring your symptoms and we will work out the rest.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Same-day appointments are often available for new accident and injury patients.