Trigger Point Injections for Headache and Migraine in NYC

A myofascial trigger point is a tender area in a muscle that causes generalized musculoskeletal pain when overstimulated. At Advanced Headache Center in NY and NJ, we take myofascial pain very seriously and focus on alleviating your symptoms and restoring function with a multimodal approach using trigger point injections. By targeting your myofascial trigger points directly with injections of a mix of numbing medication (lidocaine) and steroid, our interventional pain specialists treat pathologic tissue, address a pain generator and break the pain cycle with little to no side effects.

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What Is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a localized area of muscle that is tight and tender to the touch. Trigger points are formed when muscle fibers become contracted and fail to relax, resulting in the formation of a knot. These knots can be found in various parts of the body, including the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. They can cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.

When pressure is applied to a trigger point, it can elicit a pain response that may radiate to other areas of the body. This is known as referred pain and can be confusing for patients who experience pain in a different location than the trigger point itself.

What Causes Trigger Points?

Pain from trigger points can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Overuse of the affected tissue


• Injury


• Lack of exercise


• Vitamin deficiencies


• Sleep disturbances


• Joint disorders


• Poor posture


• Emotional stress


• Alignment imbalances

Not addressing your trigger point pain can result in it becoming chronic and leading to stiffness and restricted mobility. Stretching, massage, ice, and pain relievers will most likely not produce any positive results. In fact, stretching, rubbing, or massaging the affected muscle can sometimes make the symptoms worse in the long term if the trigger point is not released before working on the bigger areas of the muscle.

What are Trigger Point Injections?

A Trigger Point Injection (TPI) is an outpatient procedure designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. Trigger points are small, tender knots that can form in muscles or the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs). A Trigger Point Injection is a non-surgical procedure for pain that only takes a few minutes to complete in the office.

In preparation for a Trigger Point Injection for pain, the patient is positioned comfortably. The physician will then press and pinch the skin to locate the targeted trigger point. Once identified, the physician cleanses the skin. A topical anesthetic may be used to numb the area temporarily.

The physician will carefully insert a needle into the trigger point, injecting an anesthetic mixture. This mixture causes the trigger point to relax. While it is common to feel relief after one trigger point injection, each patient is different, and your physician may recommend additional injections.

How Do Trigger Point Injections Work?

The medication used in trigger point injections can vary but typically includes a combination of a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine, and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation. In some cases, saline or other medications may be used. The injection itself is performed after the specialist locates the trigger point using palpation, using ultrasound, or other imaging techniques.

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New York, NY 10003

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