Trigger Injections

Trigger point injections:

This involves injection of a local anesthetic with or without the addition of a corticosteroid into a trigger point identified on exam

Repeated injections for treatment are only typically needed if there has been >50% pain relief, increase in function/ activity or reduction in use of medicines or exercise services, for 2 months.

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