What is Trigger Point Injections?
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A trigger point is an irritable, painful muscle band or palpable knot that causes localized or referred pain. Trigger point injections are intended to relax the area of pain and spasm allowing improved blood flow to the irritated trigger point.
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How do members experience Trigger Point Injections?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 93 | 29 | |
| Neck pain | 78 | 29 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 66 | 27 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 17 | 14 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 12 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site pain | 14 | |
| Pain | 8 | |
| Muscle soreness | 3 | |
| Muscle spasms in neck and shoulders | 2 | |
| Needle anxiety | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 23 | |
| None | 35 |
Member evaluations
uxgrrl
evaluated on Jun 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for coccydynia (pain in tailbone): Slight
- Side effects: None
tawneyangel
evaluated on Jan 28, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Major
- Side effects: None
lisacapeheart
evaluated on Jul 09, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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