Trigger Point Injections

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The trigger point is a common lesion, especially in women and more often between the dec of 30 and 40.
They occur for reasons such as stress, weather conditions, physical activities, sleep quality disorder.
Due to these and similar unfavorable conditions, lesions are formed in the center of the muscles, which cause the formation of a so-called Trigger point or a tense band, around which pain november.
They are localized mainly around the neck, back, and shoulder blades (scapula).
With the examination, trigger points are detected and small injections are made into the center.
Injections of local anesthetics, dry needles, botox, steroids can be performed.
A few minutes after the injection, relief from pain is felt.
It is recommended to repeat these injections 3-4 times with a dec interval of 1-2 days.

To whom can it be done?

Myofascial pain syndrome
Fibromyalgia

In which group of patients should attention be paid?

Patients taking blood thinners (Depending on the patient’s condition, the procedure can be performed by stopping the drug 3 to 5 days before the procedure)
Pregnant Women
Bleeding-for those who have a coagulation disorder
For those who have an infection in the area where the intervention will be performed

What are the risks?

Although side effects may occur due to the drug used, they are very rare.